STABILITY ANALYSIS OF EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES Example 1: (Problem 12.9, textbook) Determine the stability of the conc
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STABILITY ANALYSIS OF EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES Example 1: (Problem 12.9, textbook) Determine the stability of the concrete gravity wall as shown below.
1) Determine all forces on the wall:
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Tabulate all forces (good way of organizing driving and resisting forces/moments)
Tabulation: Forces (kN)
Lever arm from the toe (m)
Moments (kN-m)
Horizontal:
∑FH =
∑MH =
Vertical:
∑FV =
∑Mv =
2) Check OVERTURNING STABILITY (Rotational Stability)
3) Check SLIDING STABILITY (Translational Stability along the Base)
4) Check BEARING CAPACITY FAILURE
Example 2: (Problem 12.10, textbook, modified slightly) Determine the stability of the cantilever wall shown below and sketch a drainage system to prevent buildup of pore water pressures behind the wall.
1) Determine all forces on the wall:
Tabulation: Forces (kN)
Moment arm from the toe (m)
Moments (kN-m)
Horizontal:
∑FH =
∑MH =
Vertical:
∑FV =
∑Mv =
2) Check OVERTURNING STABILITY (Rotational Stability)
3) Check SLIDING STABILITY (Translational Stability along the Base)
4) Check BEARING CAPACITY FAILURE