An Introduction to Soil Forces and Single-Wedge Sliding Analysis for Concrete Structures

Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in soil mechanics and concrete structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. SINGLE-WEDGE STABILITY ANALYSES 3. SOIL PRESSURES AND FORCES 4. SOIL PRESSURES WITH WATER TABLE WITHIN OR ABOVE TOP OF BACKFILL WEDGE 5. EARTHQUAKE INERTIAL FORCES ON STRUCTURES.