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Practical Designing of Retaining Walls (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Cain

 
9780332901152: Practical Designing of Retaining Walls (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0332901157 ISBN 13: 9780332901152
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical guidance for designing and analyzing retaining walls that work in the real world.

This concise manual presents practical methods for sizing, detailing, and testing retaining walls, backed by theory, experiments, and first-time published tables.

The book focuses on dry or moist earth backing, good foundations, and sound masonry. It covers graphical and analytical approaches, plus experimental methods, to help engineers design safer, more reliable walls in everyday construction.
  • How earth pressure and wall stability are analyzed with practical methods
  • Graphs, formulas, and semi-empirical results to guide design
  • Discussion of failures, safety factors, and real-world considerations
  • Illustrative tables and technical guidance for masonry and dam structures
Ideal for engineering students and practicing professionals seeking a grounded, hands-on reference for retaining-wall design.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0332901157
ISBN 13 
9780332901152
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
187