On The Introduction Of Constructions To Retain The Sides Of Deep Cuttings In Clays, Or Other Uncertain Soils - Softcover

William Hosking

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371749573 ISBN 13: 9780371749579

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

On The Introduction Of Constructions To Retain The Sides Of Deep Cuttings In Clays, Or Other Uncertain Soils by William Hosking. A detailed engineer's paper proposing permanent constructions to stabilize deep clay cuttings rather than rely on open slopes. Hosking argues that slopes are costly and unreliable in uncertain soils, and introduces a system of buttress walls abutting opposite sides, connected by inverted arches and built beams, with transverse struts that transfer pressure between walls. The method distributes thrust through counter-arched retaining walls and arches, enabling deep cuttings to be retained safely with less dependence on steep slopes. The design is scalable in height and adaptable to soil strength, depth, and traffic, and is supported by diagrams and case studies, including the Chorley cutting, Moseley tunnel, and Croydon–Forest Hill lines. The paper discusses drainage, shoring, and economy, showing that well-designed brickwork constructions can be cheaper and safer than traditional slope-based methods in clay or similar soils. The work includes practical precedents and cost estimates illustrating the approach's applicability and benefits.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371749573
• ISBN 13: 9780371749579
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 82