Aug 7, 2015 #1 leecan Civil/Environmental Aug 7, 2015 1 0 0 LB Hello, I am designing a Concrete Retaining Wall, I have the Internal Friction ∅. Can i get the Coefficient Friction by this formula? µ = tan(∅) Thanks and Regards
Hello, I am designing a Concrete Retaining Wall, I have the Internal Friction ∅. Can i get the Coefficient Friction by this formula? µ = tan(∅) Thanks and Regards
Aug 7, 2015 #2 FixedEarth Geotechnical Feb 4, 2010 559 0 0 US We normally use 0.67*Tan(Phi) for sliding friction coefficient. http://www.soilstructure.com/ Upvote 0 Downvote
Aug 7, 2015 #3 msquared48 Structural Aug 7, 2007 14,745 0 0 US That would give a FS of 1.5. Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA) Upvote 0 Downvote