J Paul Guyer

An Introduction to Flood Wall Foundation Analysis J Paul Guyer

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in analysis of flood wall foundations. Here is what is discussed: 1. ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES AND METHODS 2. GENERAL BEARING CAPACITY EQUATION 3. BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS 4. EMBEDMENT FACTORS 5. INCLINATION FACTORS 6. BASE TILT FACTORS 7. GROUND SLOPE FACTORS 8. EFFECTIVE OVERBURDEN PRESSURE 9. COMBINATION OF FACTORS 10. SETTLEMENT 11. DEEP-SEATED SLIDING 12. LIQUEFACTION SUSCEPTIBILITY.