April 2012

The 45 Degree Rule of Thumb for Surcharges

The 45 Degree Rule of Thumb for Surcharges - 18/04/12

Why do we so often apply the 45° rule of thumb for the influence that surcharges have on the design of excavation support?

Tony Gould

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