Comparison of analysis methods of embedded retaining walls

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Harmandar, Serkan

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In this study a single-propped embedded retaining wall supporting a cohesionless soil is investigated by four approaches, namely limit equilibrium, subgrade reaction, pseudo-finite element and finite element methods. Structural forces, such as strut loads, wall shear forces, bending moments are calculated by each method and results are compared. The analyses are carried for for three values of internal friction angle of soil; 30o, 35o, and 40o. Effects of modulus of soil elasticity of the backfill and wall stiffness on structural forces are investigated by using different values for these parameters. It is found that, in those of obtained by, limit equilibrium approach results in embedment depth greater than other methods. Minimum strut loads for the same soil and structure parameters are obtained by limit equilibrium method. An increase of Young’s modulus of the soil results in decrease of the strut loads.

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Foundations, Earthwork.

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/16579

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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S. Harmandar, “Comparison of analysis methods of embedded retaining walls,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2006.