Analysis of Embedded Retaining Wall Using the Subgrade Reaction Method

Abstract

This paper analyzes the distribution of internal forces and displacements of embedded retaining wall in Quaternary deposits and Tertiary clays. Calculations have been based on the Subgrade Reaction Method (SRM) for two different types of earth pressure behind the wall (active, at-rest) in order to show the differences resulting from adopting the limit values. An algorithm for calculation of “cantilever wall” using the Mathematica program was proposed.

Keywords

• earth pressure
• internal forces
• displacements
• Subgrade Reaction Method
• retaining wall