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What is the load factor AASHTO spec

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Kramer

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Jul 22, 2002
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What is the load factor AASHTO specifies for the concrete elements of an earth retaining structure? Thank you.
 
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These are tabluated in Section 3, Table 3.22.1A. Just note the use of the beta factors in the text below the table which adress lateral "at-rest" earth pressure and active lateral earth pressure for retaining walls. This is the beta sub E factor, Be.
 
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