Elements of Soil Mechanics, 8th Edition

Examples 6.1 and 6.2

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 the
data may be changed so that the reader can see the effect of varying the
wall geometry etc.

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Ian Smith, Sept 2005

 6.2.

ples 6.1 & 6.2 from the book, the

e effect of varying the soil properties,

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Example 6.1
Rankine's Ka c' = 0

Wall & Soil Properties

slope angle of retained fill, b = 35 º

angle of friction of retained fill, f 35 º
height of wall, h = = 5 m
unit weight of retained fill, g 19 (kN/m3)
=

Rankine's: Ka = 0.819

Thrust: Pa = 194.5 kN

Total horizontal active thrust: Pah = 159.4 kN

Example 6.2
Coulomb's Ka c' = 0

Wall & Soil Properties

slope angle of retained fill, b = 35 º

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

Coulomb's: Ka = 0.704

Thrust: Pa = 167.1 kN

Total horizontal active thrust: Pah = 159.4 kN

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It is not intended for use in geotechnical design.

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