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Seismic Design of Geotechnical Structures for NCTIR

Seismic Design of Geotechnical Structures for NCTIR

Abstract This paper outlines key elements and the main findings for seismic design of geotechnical structures, i.e. earth retaining systems as well as natural and man-made slopes, and provides an unabridged roadmap for a streamlined design following the principles of value engineering and performance based…

Defining importance levels for the design of retaining walls

Defining importance levels for the design of retaining walls

Abstract Retaining wall design does not typically differentiate between levels of importance, particularly for static design. Walls that are more important, for example supporting importance level four buildings, are often designed to the same safety margins as relatively unimportant walls. Indeed, it can be argued…