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Distribution of Cooper E80 Load

Distribution of Cooper E80 Load

Distribution of Cooper E80 Load

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I have a retaining wall close to a railroad, and I have figured out the vertical load using the Bousinesq equations. I was wondering how you guys add in the Vertical load? If a surcharge, do you take the whole amount, or do you distribute down through the soil?

RE: Distribution of Cooper E80 Load

You should consult a geotech on this as it will depend on what soil type and proximity to the wall you have as to the surcharge seen,  I trust you have a geotech report?  If not, engage one.  

Normally I have found that a uniform surcharge of a certain extra height of soil is recommended.  But that's just my experience.

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