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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=
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2) Check OVERTURNING STABILITY (Rotational Stability)
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3) Check SLIDING STABILITY (Translational Stability along the Base)
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4) Check BEARING CAPACITY FAILURE
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Example 2: (Problem 12.10, textbook, modified slightly)
Determine the stability of the cantilever wall shown below and sketch a drainage systemto prevent buildup of pore water pressures behind the wall.
1) Determine all forces on the wall:
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Tabulation:
Forces (kN) Moment arm from the toe (m) Moments (kN-m)
Horizontal:
FH= MH=
Vertical:
FV= Mv=
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2) Check OVERTURNING STABILITY (Rotational Stability)
3) Check SLIDING STABILITY (Translational Stability along the Base)
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4) Check BEARING CAPACITY FAILURE