Slope stability for rail road side slopes
Slope stability for rail road side slopes
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I am performing slope stability analysis for rail road. I cannot decide what liveload (magnitude & location) I use for analysis. I would appreciate if anybody would provide me the information or any reference.





RE: Slope stability for rail road side slopes
If you are working on a railroad embankment in the US, you will likely need to use a Cooper E-80 live load. This load distribution is illustrated in the Caltrans Trenching and Shoring Manual available from the Caltrans website and also here: http://www
Hope this is helpful.
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
TTL Associates, Inc.
www.ttlassoc.com
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RE: Slope stability for rail road side slopes