Overview This course is intended for a wide range audience and in particular, the non-geotechnical engineer and is not intended as an exhaustive review of the subject. The objective of the course is to discuss the method of calculating the active earth... Learn More>>
General approach to retaining structure design, Types of earth retaining structures, Considerations for selection of retaining structure, Lateral earth pressures, Effect of cohesion on lateral earth pressures, Effect of wall friction and wall adhesion on lateral earth pressures, Lateral pressure due to water, Lateral pressure from surcharge loads, Design steps for retaining walls involving bearing capacity, overturning and sliding, global stability, and settlement and tilt, Drainage systems for Learn More>>
Soil nail walls have been used for over 30 years as an application to improve transportation infrastructure systems. Starting as temporary support for excavation, soil nail walls are now used as a cost-effective alternative to conventional retaining walls. Soil nai Learn More>>
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