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September 27, 2025DesignsOpen Access

Pseudo-Static Design and Analysis of Seismic Earth Pressure for Cantilever Retaining Walls with Limitation Assessment

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ZSZhiliang SunWWWang WeHLHanghang Liu

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Overview

Finite element analysis examined the impact of seismic excitations on earth pressure in cantilever walls, suggesting significant implications for safety factors.

Key Points

  • Disregarding layered backfill affects estimates of active earth pressure, leading to potential risks during seismic events.
  • Dynamic simulations reveal that input frequencies near a wall's natural frequency amplify bending moments and lower safety factors.
  • The point of application of earth pressure rises during earthquakes, but this does not necessarily equate to structural collapse.
  • Resonance prevention strategies are crucial for effective seismic design in retaining walls to ensure stability during strong shaking.

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Sun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3edeebfec0fc52372f2https://doi.org/10.3390/designs9050114
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