ENCE7413Earth Retaining StructuresIntroduction to types and uses of earth retaining structures, and
lateral earth pressure concepts and theories. Analysis and design of
retaining walls and shoring structures and their bracing systems. These
include conventional retaining walls, mechanically stabilized earth
walls, cantilever and anchored sheet piling, cellular cofferdams,
braced cuts, soil nailing, and the design of tiebacks and anchors. Load
and resistance factor design concept will be presented.Geotechnical and PavementsCore
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