I'd like to inquire as to what might be some of the considerations that other experienced Structural Engineers take into account when it comes to specifying the reinforcement for the top of a pile cap or a spread footing. Generally, pile caps can get rather thick due to the particularly high...
I was hoping for some help in clearing up a bit of confusion on my part concerning the active pressure distribution of soil on the back face of a concrete or masonry retaining wall. If the top of the wall is considered "pinned" (i.e., not free to translate laterally in the direction of the...
