Thank you for replying. I think I found your resource and was led to this approach: https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/10.1680/geng.2008.161.1.39
However, is the θc or tan(45+Φ/2) still valid for a concrete block berm?
Hi thanks so much for the input. The tricky part is drawing the surcharge distribution for a seemingly triangular/trapezoidal concrete mass. I haven't been able to find any resource of surcharge loading on retaining systems besides line and strip(rectangular) surcharge. Can you provide a resource?
Hello Community! It is my first time posting here, and I hope I can get some help with this interesting sheet pile case.
I am evaluating a proposed causeway by a marine contractor that utilized sheet piles to retain a roadway embankment. I have attached a sketch of my analysis model for...