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Example 9: Design of a Retaining Wall for Seismic Conditions

Problem Statement:

Design a cantilever retaining wall subjected to seismic forces.

Given Data:

1. Retained soil height (H): 6 m

2. Soil Unit Weight (?): 18 kN/m³

3. Seismic Coefficient (kh): 0.1

Solution Steps:

1. Calculate Active Earth Pressure (Pa):

Pa = 0.5 × ? × H² × (1 - kh)

Pa = 0.5 × 18 × 6² × (1 - 0.1)

Pa = 291.6 kN/m²

2. Design Wall Dimensions:

Determine wall thickness, toe, and heel dimensions based on Pa.

Conclusion:

The wall dimensions and reinforcement are designed to resist seismic earth pressure as per IS

1893.

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