Thrust and stop coefficients
Retaining walls – Active and passive earth pressure
Article REF: C242 V3
Thrust and stop coefficients
Retaining walls – Active and passive earth pressure

Authors : Thomas SIMONNOT, Yann JUILLIÉ

Publication date: May 10, 2015, Review date: July 20, 2020 | Lire en français

Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur You do not have access to this resource.
Request your free trial access! Free trial

Already subscribed?

2. Thrust and stop coefficients

2.1 Geostatic case

The simple case of a semi-infinite, homogeneous and isotropic soil mass with a horizontal surface is referred to as the "geostatic case".

SCROLL TO TOP

2.1.1 Land at rest: lateral pressure coefficient

The equations of mechanical equilibrium show that the total stress σ v exerted on a horizontal plane at depth z is vertical and has the value (figure 6...

You do not have access to this resource.
Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur

Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

You do not have access to this resource. Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed?

Article included in this offer

"Soil mechanics and geotechnics"

( 42 articles )

Complete knowledge base

Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

Services

A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

View offer details
Contact our team FAQ