Elements of Soil Mechanics, 8th Edition Examples 6.1 and 6.

This spreadsheet is used to solve Examples 6.1 and 6.2.

Although the worksheets contain the data for Examples 6.1 & 6.2 from th may be changed so that the reader can see the effect of varying the soil p geometry etc. Select any worksheet to enter data and view results. Ian Smith, Sept 2005

es 6.1 and 6.2.

for Examples 6.1 & 6.2 from the book, the data ee the effect of varying the soil properties, wall

ew results.

Example 6.1 Rankine's Ka

c' = 0

Wall & Soil Properties slope angle of retained fill, b = angle of friction of retained fill, f = height of wall, h = unit weight of retained fill, g = 35 35 5 19 m (kN/m3)

Rankine's: Thrust: Total horizontal active thrust:

Ka = Pa = Pah =

0.819 194.5 kN 159.4 kN

Example 6.2 Coulomb's Ka

c' = 0

Wall & Soil Properties slope angle of retained fill, b = angle of friction of retained fill, f = angle of back of wall to horzntl, y = angle of wall friction, d = height of wall, h = unit weight of retained fill, g = 35 35 90 17.5 5 19 m (kN/m3)

Coulomb's: Thrust: Total horizontal active thrust:

Ka = Pa = Pah =

0.704 167.1 kN 159.4 kN

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