Effect of Arching on Active Earth Pressure for Rigid Retaining Walls Considering Translation Mode
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 8, Issue 2
Abstract
It has been established by the researchers that owing to the arching effect, the active earth pressure distribution on a horizontally translating rigid wall is not triangular but nonlinear. This is attributed to the arching behavior exhibited by soil. Also, the shape of the failure surface plays a critical role in determining the magnitude of lateral stresses and the height at which the resultant active earth force is centered from the base of the wall. In the present study, various combinations of shapes of critical failure surface and arch shapes were studied to estimate the coefficient of active earth pressure on the rigid retaining wall in cohesionless soil. The results were compared with field results and those predicted by other theories. A critical review has been made based on the comparison of results obtained from the present analyses with experimental observations. Design charts for modified active earth pressure coefficient and height of application of lateral force have also been suggested.
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International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 8 • Issue 2 • March 2008
Pages: 123 - 133
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Jul 19, 2006
Accepted: Jul 2, 2007
Published online: Mar 1, 2008
Published in print: Mar 2008
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