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Practical Designing of Retaining Walls: With Appendices on Stresses in Masonry Dams (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Cain

 
9781333045975: Practical Designing of Retaining Walls: With Appendices on Stresses in Masonry Dams (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the science of retaining walls with practical, math-backed design methods.

This book presents graphical and analytical approaches to predicting earth pressures, wall stability, and safe masonry design, using clear explanations and step-by-step procedures.

From fundamental concepts to advanced applications, the text builds a solid framework for engineers facing real-world retaining-wall challenges. It emphasizes reliable methods for evaluating thrust, friction, and stability while acknowledging the limits of theory in exceptional cases.
  • Learn graphical and analytical methods to analyze wall loads and stability
  • See how to apply friction, earth pressures, and weeping considerations in design
  • Explore practical appendices on masonry dam stresses and plane-of-rupture concepts
  • Understand how to assess safety factors and distribution of forces in typical scenarios
Ideal for engineers, students, and professionals who design or study retaining walls and related civil works, this edition offers a rigorous yet accessible approach to practical design.

Ideal for readers of engineering practice, civil construction, and structural design references seeking a reliable, theory-grounded guide to retaining-wall design.

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