An Introduction to Failure Mode and Wedge Sliding Analysis for Concrete Structures

Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in soil mechanics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM ANALYSIS 3. SLIDING PLANES 4. RESULTANT LOCATION 5. FLOTATION 6. BEARING 7. GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATIONS AND TESTING 8. SHEAR STRENGTH TESTS 9. SELECTION OF DESIGN SHEAR STRENGTHS 10. MULTIPLE-WEDGE SLIDING ANALYSIS 11. SINGLE-WEDGE SLIDING ANALYSIS.