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Lateral Earth Pressure for
Non-Geotechnical Engineers
Richard Weber, P.E.
Overview
This course is intended for a wide range audience
and in particular, the non-geotechnical engineer and is not intended as an
exhaustive review of the subject. The objective of the course is to
discuss the three types of lateral earth pressure (at rest, active and passive)
that apply to a wall or bulkhead and describe how each is calculated. The
course also describes other types of lateral pressure that might act on a wall.
The total lateral force acting on a wall then, is derived from the lateral earth
pressure force plus any additional lateral forces that might apply. A
basic example is provided in the course material.
When this course has been completed, the reader
will be familiar with types of earth pressure and how each is calculated.
The reader will also be familiar with how the total force resulting from lateral
pressure is calculated.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course
to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Definition of lateral earth pressure and common structures that it applies to
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Categories of lateral earth pressure, including the at rest, active and
passive conditions
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Calculating lateral earth pressure coefficients using the Rankine and Coulomb
theories
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Calculating the vertical effective overburden pressure, lateral earth pressure
and total lateral earth pressure force
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Calculation of additional forces acting on a wall, including surcharge
earthquake and water pressure
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment to review
the course "Bearing Capacity of Shallow Footings" prior to taking a
quiz for credit.
"Lateral Earth Pressure for Non-Geotechnical Engineers" (135 KB)
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