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Earthquake effects (Active earth pressure)

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soilnwavesco

soilnwavesco

Geotechnical
Oct 16, 2021
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G'd day guys!

Would like to know if anyone understands the reason why the angle α in GEO5/CANTILEVER_WALL is change for the estimation of Kae ("dynamic" active earth pressure coefficient) given that the angle is 0 degrees.

The explanation of the equation is A screenshoot is attached.
 
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