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  1. GeoTerry

    Lateral Groundwater Pressure in Competent Rock

    Thanks aeoliantexan. Correct. the common practice is to consider the lateral hydrostatic pressure in foundation wall design. What I don't understand is that if the lateral pressure from the rock mass is considered and the rock mass will be like a gravity wall resisting the groundwater pressure...
  2. GeoTerry

    Lateral Groundwater Pressure in Competent Rock

    Should lateral pressure from groundwater be considered when designing foundation walls in competent rock? Let's say rock is immediately below existing ground surface and there will be a 30-foot-deep excavation and the measured groundwater is 10 feet below ground surface. So the competent rock 20...
  3. GeoTerry

    Lateral Groundwater Pressure in Competent Rock

    Should lateral pressure from groundwater be considered when designing foundation walls in competent rock? Let's say rock is immediately below existing ground surface and there will be a 30-foot-deep excavation and the measured groundwater is 10 feet below ground surface. So the competent rock 20...
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