Lateral Earth Pressure - Theory & Concepts - Wall Stability

Calculation of lateral forces on retaining structures using Rankine, Coulomb, and Culmann theories.

Gravity Retaining Wall Stability

Wall Height, H (m): 5

Base Width, B (m): 3

Soil Friction,

\phi

(deg): 30

FS Overturning

0.00

Target: ≥ 2.0

FS Sliding

0.00

Target: ≥ 1.5

The red dashed line represents the Rankine failure plane. The red arrow represents the active earth pressure ( $P_a$ ), which tries to overturn and slide the wall. The blue arrow represents the weight ( $W$ ), which provides resistance.

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Gravity Retaining Wall Stability

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