What is Lateral Earth Pressure?Designing any retaining wall requires knowledge of lateral earth pressure, the pressure developed by the backfill It is the force generated by the lateral earth pressure that constitutes a large part of the load that the wall must carry To determine the lateral earth pressure acting against the retaining wall, several soil parameters must be known in order for the qualified engineer to assess a particular wall design and its overall stability. These basic soil parameters include:
Once the lateral earth pressures are known, the wall is checked for stability. This includes checks for wall overturning, base sliding, and soil bearing capacity failures. After the wall is sized, each wall member is checked for adequate strength and steel reinforcing is determined. Return to Poured Concrete Retaining Walls Find a Concrete Contractor 23 Services in 200 Metros -- U.S. and Canada © 2008 ConcreteNetwork.com None of this site may be reproduced without written permission |
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