Department of
Civil Engineering
CESM 564
Lateral
Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures
Spring
Quarter 2000
Instructor: Allen
Jones
267
Wilcox
206-616-4393
Office Hours: M, W –
2:30 to 3:30 and Th 10:30 to 11:30 or by appointment
Textbook: None. See reference list(s) and class handouts.
Topics: Overview and codes
Earth pressure theories
Design of rigid retaining
walls (gravity, cantilever, counterfort)
Design of flexible retaining structures (anchored bulkheads, braced
excavations, anchors)
Soil
Nailing
Cofferdams,
slurry and diaphragm walls
Earth
reinforcing systems
Grading: Homework 75%
Examination 25%
Other: Late
homework – do not abuse instructor's goodwill.
Other
requirements (e.g. quizzes) may be added.
Field trips will be conducted to several construction sites where retaining structures are actively being constructed. Participation is encouraged