1. Different types of retaining structures
A retaining structure can hold back either earth in fill, i.e. added on, or the soil in place, in cuttings.
The thrust force exerted by the retained earth mass (see article
Three main modes can be distinguished:
the thrust is taken up by the weight of the retaining structure;
the thrust is absorbed by the retaining structure;
the thrust is taken up...
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Different types of retaining structures
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