Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 8): Derivation of loading to retaining structures

Author: The Institution of Structural Engineers

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2 May 2012

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 8): Derivation of loading to retaining structures

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 5, 2012, Page(s) 25-27

Date published

2 May 2012

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 5, 2012, Page(s) 25-27

Price

Standard: £14.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This note concerns the assessment of loads that apply to retaining structures, typically generated from soil. These forces primarily come into play during the design of retaining wall structures, but they can also be found in water-retaining structures and storage vessels.

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25-27
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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