Method for Calculating Active Earth Pressure of Retaining Wall Based on Energy Theory

Abstract:

Calculation methods for active earth pressure of retaining wall are analyzed and discussed, and then based on energy conservation principle, one formula about calculation of active earth pressure was deduced which was illustrated with two engineering examples. The results suggest: compared with other limit equilibrium method, this method is closer to practical action and relatively simple, and is applicable to any case calculation for active earth pressure of wall retaining, so has high promotion value.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 353-356)
• Pages: 89-94
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.353-356.89
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Dai Wang, Yong Zhi Wang
• Keywords: Active Earth Pressure, Energy Method, Retaining Wall

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