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Chapter 18, Problem 18.10P
a.
To determine
Estimate the required depth of sheet pile
b.
To determine
Estimate the force on the tie rods
c.
To determine
Estimate the maximum bending moment in the sheet pile
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P-3 Refer to Figure, for which L, = 2.4 m,
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free earth support method:
a. What is the theoretical depth of
embedment, D?
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14.10 An anchored sheet-pile bulkhead is shown in Figure P14.10. Let
L₁= 2 m, L₂=6m, /,= 1 m, y = 16 kN/m³, Ysat 18.86 kN/m³, d' = 32°, and
c = 27 kN/m².
a. Determine the theoretical depth of embedment, D.
b. Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the sheet-pile wall.
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Water table
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An anchored sheet-pile bulkhead is shown in Figure P14.10. Let L1 = 2 m, L2 = 6 m, l1 = 1 m, γ = 16 kN/m3, γsat = 18.86 kN/m3, Φ' = 32º, and c = 27 kN/m2.a. Determine the theoretical depth of embedment, D.b. Calculate the anchor force per unit length of the sheet-pile wall. Use the free earth support method.
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Ch. 18 - Refer to Figure 18.9. A cantilever sheet pile is...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.2PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.3PCh. 18 - Refer to Figure 18.13. Given L1 = 1.5 m, L2 = 3 m;...Ch. 18 - In Problem 18.4, find the maximum bending moment...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.6PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.7PCh. 18 - Prob. 18.8PCh. 18 - Refer to Figure 18.23. Given L1=3m, L2=6m,...Ch. 18 - Prob. 18.10P
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