Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Edition

Example 8.4

This spreadsheet is used to solve Example 8.4. The worksheets iillustrate the
method and the GEO limit state design method for the design of anchored she

Although the spreadsheet contains the data for Example 8.4 from the book, th
that the reader can see the effect of varying the soil properties, retained heig

Select the next worksheet to see the example.

Ian Smith, June 2014

8.4. The worksheets iillustrate the use of the Gross pressure
hod for the design of anchored sheet pile walls.

for Example 8.4 from the book, the data may be changed so
g the soil properties, retained height etc.

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 Gross pressure method

Example 7.4: Anchored Sheet pile wall

Gross pressure method

Factor of safety = 2.00

phi = 30.00 º h
gamma = 20.00 kN/m3
h= 5.00 m
a= 1.00 m
Surcharge = 10.00 kPa

Pp
Enter values into fields above, then click Solve.

Initial calcs:
Ka = 0.333
Kp = 3.000

Forces:
Pp = 199.93 kN
Pa = 249.46 kN
Pq = 28.84 kN

Lever arm:
lp = 6.43 m
la = 4.77 m Note: the answer published in the book
lq = 3.33 m

Moments:
Mp = 1286.35 kNm
Ma = 1189.23 kNm
Mq = 95.89 kNm

CHECK (ΣMP/ΣMa = 1.0)

ratio 1.00

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surcharge, q

Pq

Pa

Design Results:

design depth, d = 3.65 m

te: the answer published in the book (3.4 m) for these conditions is correct for the method used (trial and error) to solve the expression

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Gross pressure method

Note: the answer published in the book (3.4 m) for these condition

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and error) to solve the expression on p247.

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 Gross pressure method

he book (3.4 m) for these conditions is correct for the method used (trial and error) to solve the expression on p247.

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ession on p247.

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 Eurocode 7, DA1, C1 - anchored

Example 8.4: Anchored Sheet pile wall

Eurocode 7 - GEO limit state, Design Approach 1 - Combination 1

Wall and soil data:

phi = 30.00 º
gamma = 20.00 kN/m3
h= 5.00 m
a= 1.00 m
Surcharge = 0.00 kPa

Partial factors:
On unfavourable actions/action effects
min exc
Permanent actions, γG = 1.35
Variable actions, γQ = 1.50
Pp
On material properties
Coef. of shearing resistance, γφ = 1.00
Weight density, γγ = 1.00

Enter values into fields above, then click Solve.

Initial calcs:
Min exc = 0.4 m
Design phi = 30.0 º
Design gamma = 20 kN/m3

Ka = 0.333
Kp = 3.000

Actions: (Rep.) (Design)

FORCES (kN):
Pp = 127.85 172.59
Pa = 185.72 250.72
Pq = 0.00 0.00

Design effect of actions (rotation of wall):

LEVER ARM:
lp = 5.78 m
la = 3.98 m
lq = 2.73 m

MOMENTS:
Mp = 996.94 kNm

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Ma = 996.94 kNm
Mq = 0.00 kNm

CHECK (ΣM=0)
Mp - Ma - Mq = 0.0001

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surcharge, q

h
Pq

min exc
Pa

Design Results:

d= 2.06 m
Design depth (d+min exc) = 2.46 m

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Example 8.4: Anchored Sheet pile wall

Eurocode 7 - GEO limit state, Design Approach 1 - Combination 2

Wall and soil data:

phi = 30.00 º
gamma = 20.00 kN/m3
h= 5.00 m
a= 1.00 m
Surcharge = 0.00 kPa

Partial factors:
On unfavourable actions/action effects
min exc
Permanent actions, γG = 1.00
Variable actions, γQ = 1.30
Pp
On material properties
Coef. of shearing resistance, γφ = 1.25
Weight density, γγ = 1.00

Enter values into fields above, then click Solve.

Initial calcs:
Min exc = 0.4 m
Design phi = 24.8 º
Design gamma = 20 kN/m3

Ka = 0.409
Kp = 2.444

Actions: (Rep.) (Design)

FORCES (kN):
Pp = 199.16 199.16
Pa = 278.77 278.77
Pq = 0.00 0.00

Design effect of actions (rotation of wall):

LEVER ARM:
lp = 6.30 m
la = 4.50 m
lq = 3.13 m

MOMENTS:
Mp = 1255.30 kNm

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Ma = 1255.30 kNm
Mq = 0.00 kNm

CHECK (ΣM=0)
Mp - Ma - Mq = 0.0000

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surcharge, q

h
Pq

min exc
Pa

Design Results:

d= 2.85 m
Design depth (d+min exc) = 3.25 m

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This spreadsheet has been downloaded from the website that supports
Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Edition

Published by Wiley, July 2014

ISBN-13: 978-0470673393

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This spreadsheet is an aid for learning and should really only be used in conjunction
with the relevant section in the book.

It is not intended for use in geotechnical design.

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nly be used in conjunction