Culmann's Method
Culmann's Method
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Does anybody know where I could find a detailed procedure on how to perform Culmann's method in regards to anchored sheet pile retaining walls? To eliminate any confusion, the procedure I am referring to analyzes the possibility of the anchor inducing a surcharge load on the retaining wall.
Another quick question on the same topic... Would the anchor slab/wall be considered "stable" if the base was below the natural slope (natural slope being a slope at an angle phi from the tip of the retaining wall)?
Thanks!
Another quick question on the same topic... Would the anchor slab/wall be considered "stable" if the base was below the natural slope (natural slope being a slope at an angle phi from the tip of the retaining wall)?
Thanks!
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RE: Culmann's Method
Culmann's method is a graphical method using trial and error to locate the critical case for slope stability problems, especially when the backslope has non-uniform geometry.
The Caltrans Trenching and Shoring manual has several worked examples employing this approach and should not be too difficult to locate for download. It also has a good section on trenching and shoring adjacent to railroads, a subject that is not widely discussed in many texts or manuals.
The avaialble passive resistance below the dredge line/toe of the wall depends on the slope angle, spacing of the embedded elements and depth of embedment.
Jeff
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http://www.vulcanhammer.net/download/retaining.php
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Thanks for posting the link.
Jeff