The use of numerical methods for the design of base propped retaining walls
Abstract
This paper describes the analysis of a base propped retaining wall constructed in a stiff fissured clay. AU the analyses were undertaken before the scheme was constructed in order to assist the design of the permanent and temporary works. The predictions were compared with subsequent measurements of the walls behaviour and good agreement was obtained. This case history provides a valuable insight into the behaviour of these structures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 511–516
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter