Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure of Silt in Dams and Reservoirs Formulas

Coefficient of active earth pressure of silt is the ratio of horizontal and vertical principal effective stresses when a retaining wall moves away (by a small amount) from the retained soil. And is denoted by K_a.

Dams and Reservoirs formulas that make use of Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure of Silt

fxForce Exerted by Silt in Addition to External Water Pressure represented by Rankine's FormulaGo

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure of Silt?

Coefficient of active earth pressure of silt is the ratio of horizontal and vertical principal effective stresses when a retaining wall moves away (by a small amount) from the retained soil.

Can the Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure of Silt be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure of Silt, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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