Elements of Soil Mechanics, 8th Edition

Examples 6.3

This spreadsheet is used to solve Example 6.3.

Although the worksheet contains the data for Example 6.3 from the book,
be changed so that the reader can see the effect of varying the soil proper
geometry etc.

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Ian Smith, Sept 2005

ple 6.3 from the book, the data may
varying the soil properties, wall

.
Rankine's method

Wall & Soil Properties

slope angle of retained fill, b = 0 º

angle of friction of retained fill, f 20 º
height of wall, h = = 6 m
unit weight of retained fill, g 20 (kN/m3)
surcharge, q = 50 kPa

Rankine's: Ka = 0.490

Active thrust: Pa = 176.5 kN

Surcharge thrust: Pq = 147.1 kN

Total thrust: P= 323.6 kN

Point of application of thrust: h= 2.45 m above base of wall

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It is not intended for use in geotechnical design.

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