Abstract: Estimating passive earth pressure accurately is very important when designing retaining wall. Based on the unified strength theory and plane strain assumption, an analytical solution has been developed to determine the passive lateral earth pressure distribution on a retaining structure when the backfill is cohesive and inclined considering the effect of the intermediate principal str...

Retaining walls in axi-symmetric conditions and plane strains have been widely treated the literature using different approaches (limit equilibrium, limit analysis, slip line, numerical techniques by finite elements or differences). The element difference method provides more accurate solutions to problem than equilibrium method. In this paper, a new model of retaining wall axi-symmetry under o...

Simultaneous construction of adjacent projects may lead to emergencies in a foundation pit group, which significantly affects the deformation and safety pits. In this study, characteristics deep group mutual interactions among pits were observed by monitoring system during excavation. Field data including lateral deflections enclosure pile, ground subsidence, as well vertical column movements, ...

A number of objections may be raised against the contemporary earth pressure theory. On the basis of theoretical considerations, physical and numerical experiments an advanced General Lateral Pressure Theory (GLPT) is being developed at actual stage. The long-term physical experimental research of lateral pressure has been proceeding since 1996. Original stand and pressure sensors were develope...