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5. Choice of ground-screen friction angle δ
The angle of friction between the ground and the screen depends on two main factors: the roughness of the screen surface in relation to the ground, and the direction of relative movement between these two elements. If there is no movement between the ground and the screen, the angle of friction is zero. .
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Backfill behind a retaining wall: when backfilling behind a properly founded wall, the backfill settles, causing the soil to move relative to the wall. In this case, the angle of friction, known as the thrust angle ...
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Choice of ground-screen friction angle δ
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Geotechnical calculations – Retaining structures – Screens - NF P94-282 - Mars 2009
- Justification of geotechnical structures – Eurocode 7 national application standards – Surface foundations - NF P94-261 - Juin 2013
- Eurocode 7: geotechnical design – Part 1: General rules - NF EN 1997-1/A1 - Avril 2014
- Geotechnical calculations – Retaining structures – Reinforced earthworks and nailed soil - NF...
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