Surcharge Loads
SURCHARGE LOADS: Surcharge loads will also impact lateral loads.They act in reverse to lateral earth pressure. Most of the surcharge is seen towards the top of the excavation while gradually […]
Lateral Earth Pressure
LATERAL EARTH PRESSURE: This is the pressure that we can expect in the horizontal direction. It has three states: Active, Passive and At-Rest. At-Rest: The soil is in equilbirum and […]
Soil Composition and Influence
Soil – aka “dirt”is a particulate material. This means it is composed of an assortment of individual particles which can be sorted into 4 basic groups: sand, silt, clay and […]
Roll Off Protection (The “18 Inch Rule”)
The Myth: One very common misconception among contractors is that any protective system is required to extend at least 18 inches above the top of the trench. Although […]