Sep 7, 2010 #1 surjaan Structural Nov 20, 2009 27 What will be the appropriate surcharge load in PSF for H20 truck load for the design of retaining wall.
What will be the appropriate surcharge load in PSF for H20 truck load for the design of retaining wall.
Sep 7, 2010 #2 bridgebuster Active member Jun 27, 1999 3,969 AASHTO uses additional height of fill; they don't distinguish any loading for speciifc truck. The Standard specs call for a 2' surcharge. The LRFD specs base the surcharge on the height of the wall. Upvote 0 Downvote
AASHTO uses additional height of fill; they don't distinguish any loading for speciifc truck. The Standard specs call for a 2' surcharge. The LRFD specs base the surcharge on the height of the wall.
Sep 7, 2010 #3 eit09 Civil/Environmental Jul 8, 2009 183 See attached PDF for H20 loading on wall. Reference someone passed on to me. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a303d540-e6fe-48f4-bded-a65d7fef7888&file=Wall_Pressures.pdf Upvote 0 Downvote
Sep 7, 2010 #4 msquared48 Structural Aug 7, 2007 14,745 I strongly recommend you get ahold of your geotech and get a site specific determination for that value. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask Upvote 0 Downvote
I strongly recommend you get ahold of your geotech and get a site specific determination for that value. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask
