ABSTRACT

Effectively Calculate the Pressures of SoilWhen it comes to designing and constructing retaining structures that are safe and durable, understanding the interaction between soil and structure is at the foundation of it all. Laying down the groundwork for the non-specialists looking to gain an understanding of the background and issues surrounding g

chapter 1|22 pages

Soil behaviour

chapter 2|38 pages

Soil properties

chapter 3|68 pages

Factors affecting earth pressure

chapter 4|32 pages

Water and retaining structures

chapter 5|26 pages

Global and local instability

chapter 6|38 pages

Wall selection

chapter 7|30 pages

Avoiding failure

chapter 8|36 pages

Introduction to analysis

chapter 9|52 pages

Gravity walls

chapter 10|62 pages

Embedded walls

chapter 11|70 pages

Composite walls and other support systems