Calculation of passive earth pressure of cohesive soil based on Culmann's method

Based on the sliding plane hypothesis of Coulumb earth pressure theory, a new method for calculation of the passive earth pressure of cohesive soil was constructed with Culmann's graphical construction. The influences of the cohesive force, adhesive force, and the fill surface form were conside...

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Main Authors: Hai-feng Lu, Bao-yuan Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-03-01
Series:Water Science and Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674237015301460