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Subsidence How to analyze it with Loadcap Latterly, an interesting research paper, entitled “Alternative methods for calculating compaction in sedimentary basins” whose autors are Martiìn-Martìn M. and Robles-Marìn P., was published on Marine and Petroleum Geology. In this paper, the authors propose alternative methods for calculating compaction in sedimentary basin and, in particular, suggest the…
The bearing capacity of a shallow foundation can be defined as the maximum value of the load applied, for which no point of the subsoil reaches failure point (Frolich method) or else for which failure extends to a considerable volume of soil (Prandtl method and successive). Prandtl, has studied the problem of failure of an…
Slope stability analysis: The term slope means a portion of the natural slope whose original profile has been modified by artificial interventions relevant with respect to stability. The term landslide refers to a situation of instability affecting natural slopes and involving large volumes of soil. Introduction to stability analysis The resolution of a stability problem requires…
Shear check for retaining walls The check sections of the stem and footing of retaining walls are verified to shear without transverse reinforcements to shear (brackets, pins, bent bars) in general for massive structures but also for the purpose to simplify the execution on site. The computation of the shear check is based on the following:…