Geotechnical Engineering2D
Lateral Earth Pressure - Theory & Concepts - Wall Stability
Calculation of lateral forces on retaining structures using Rankine, Coulomb, and Culmann theories.
Open the complete lessonGravity Retaining Wall Stability
FS Overturning
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Target: ≥ 2.0
FS Sliding
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Target: ≥ 1.5
The red dashed line represents the Rankine failure plane. The red arrow represents the active earth pressure (), which tries to overturn and slide the wall. The blue arrow represents the weight (), which provides resistance.