Research Article
Nov 1972
Lateral Pressures from Soft Clay
Authors: Peter J. Moore, M.ASCE, and Graham K. SpencerAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 98, Issue 11
Abstract
Following cessation of retaining wall movement earth pressures from soft clay having liquidity indices equal to or greater than unity creep back to the at-rest value. The rigid model retaining wall tests indicate that reductions in the lateral pressure occur immediately when wall movements are induced. The conventional active pressure distribution is produced when the wall is subjected to a horizontal displacement of approximately 5% of the wall height. Immediately after the wall movements are terminated the lateral pressure increases, with the long-term pressure equalling the lateral pressure acting before wall movement was initiated. This long-term pressure can be calculated by means of an expression which is similar to the conventional long-term active pressure expresion but with the relaxed shear strength being considered as the mobilized shear stress in the backfill. The relaxed shear strength may be measured in torsion shear tests. Alternatively the long term pressure may be calculated from values of the rest coefficient Ko which can be measured through tests in a special triaxial cell.
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Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 98 • Issue 11 • November 1972
Pages: 1225 - 1244
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© 1972 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1972
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Peter J. Moore, M.ASCE
Reader in Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Melbourne, Australia
Graham K. Spencer
Engr., Coffey and Hollingsworth, Consulting Engrs., Melbourne, Australia
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