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2. Thrust and stop coefficients
2.1 Geostatic case
The simple case of a semi-infinite, homogeneous and isotropic soil mass with a horizontal surface is referred to as the "geostatic case".
SCROLL TO TOP2.1.1 Land at rest: lateral pressure coefficient
The equations of mechanical equilibrium show that the total stress σ v exerted on a horizontal plane at depth z is vertical and has the value (figure 6...
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Thrust and stop coefficients
Calculation of thrust and stop forces
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Standards and norms
- AFNOR Eurocode 7 : Calcul géotechnique. - NF EN 1997-1 AFNOR - 2005
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