Surcharge Load 3

[ak.t]

Dear All,

I know what is surcharge load. but how do we calculate
1. if the effect of substructure of any buildings coming near
2. if vehicle loads are considered.

Thank you,

 

[BridgeSmith]

The AASHTO specs have equivalent uniform surcharge pressures for highway vehicle loads. The magnitude varies based on the depth of the wall and the direction and proximity of the traffic to the wall. If you can be more specific about the situation, you may get more specific answers.

Rod Smith, P.E., The artist formerly known as HotRod10

 

[r13]

I found the third case is quite interesting, if you want to do a wedge analysis with Geotech inputs.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Case 3:

 

[ak.t]

Thank you so much retired13. You always come up with detailed explanation. Thank you.

 

[EDub24]

You should check out the NAVFAC design manual 7.02. Lot of good information there. I believe that’s where those graphs retired13 posted came from.

 

[r13]

AkshikaS,

You're welcome. It happens the material are freely available, never mind.