In retaining walls, what happen when lateral soil pressure exceeds the weight of the wall (its slab + its heel)? Hint: the wall cross section is ideal with toe and shear key. wall overtunes wall slides wall develops excessive bearing oressure

In retaining walls, what happen when lateral soil pressure exceeds the weight of the wall (its slab + its heel)? Hint: the wall cross section is ideal with toe and shear key. wall overtunes wall slides wall develops excessive bearing oressure

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter17: Retaining Walls

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.2P

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In retaining walls, what happen when lateral soil pressure exceeds the weight of the wall (its slab + its heel)?
Hint: the wall cross section is ideal with toe and shear key.
wall overtunes
wall slides
wall develops excessive bearing oressure

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