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Jul 1979
Zero Extension Line Theory of Earth Pressure
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 105, Issue 7
Abstract
A theory of earth pressure for sand is developed. The theory is based on a simplified zero extension line field. Equations and charts for computing earth pressure coefficients with various values of wall roughnesses are presented. The results compare favorably with Sokolovski's coefficients of earth pressure. It is also shown that for active case in dense sand the direction of major compressive stress near the wall is almost vertical even for a very rough wall. A useful coefficient of roughness for the wall is defined. The results are compared with those predicted by Sokolovski, Coulomb, and Rankine theories.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 105 • Issue 7 • July 1979
Pages: 881 - 896
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© 1979 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jul 1979
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Karim Habibagahi, AM.ASCE
Chf. Soils Engr.; Dam Sect., Gannett Fleming Corddry and Carpenter, Inc., Harrisburg, Pa.; formerly, Assoc. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Pahlavi Univ., Shiraz, Iran
Arsalan Ghahramani, AM.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg.; Pahlavi Univ., Shiraz, Iran
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