vertical concrete box design
vertical concrete box design
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If a square concrete well is to be constructed on clayed soil enviroment, what forces should be considered taking into consideration that it will be located near an existing water canal?
My thinking is that being an structure where each wall is basically supported on three sides (side walls and bottom or top slab), the forces that should be considered are the at rest pressure. Please comment on any additional load to be considered.
My thinking is that being an structure where each wall is basically supported on three sides (side walls and bottom or top slab), the forces that should be considered are the at rest pressure. Please comment on any additional load to be considered.






RE: vertical concrete box design
RE: vertical concrete box design
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
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RE: vertical concrete box design
1) External pressure on walls from soil (At rest is conservative);
2) External water pressure;
3) Additional surcharge at ground level such as from traffic (construction or otherwise) or snow;
4) Flotation check to ensure structure is buoyant in a high water table, will induce additional loading in walls and base;
5) Internal water pressure with no backfill if you carry out a watertightness test;
6) Any construction loads depending on construction sequence;
If it is near to a canal you might also need to consider special durability requirements depending on whether the canal water is contaminated