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Field Measurements of Lateral Earth Pressures on a Cantilever Retaining Wall
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1972-09-01
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Abstract:Terra Tee pneumatic and Geonor vibrating wire earth pressure cells are used to measure the lateral earth pressures acting on a typical cantilever retaining wall. Accurate measurements of the lateral movements of the wall are made during and after backfilling. Data are presented for both pressure measurements and wall movements covering a period of 147 days. Backfill material is tested to determine its physical and engineering properties. Earth pressures are computed based on Rankine and Coulomb theory and compared with measured earth pressures. Procedures used to calibrate the earth pressure cells are presented in some detail.
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