Lateral earth pressure
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lateral-earth-pressure-280-14119476
title:
Lateral earth pressure
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The lateral earth pressure is the pressure that soil exerts in the horizontal direction. It is important because it affects the consolidation behavior and strength of the soil and because it is considered in the design of geotechnical engineering structures such as retaining walls, basements, tunnels, deep foundations and braced excavations. The earth pressure problem dates from the beginning of the 18th century, when Gautier listed five areas requiring research, one of which was the dimensions
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Pressure of soil in horizontal direction
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_earth_pressure
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2024-03-19T20:10:03Z
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