Dynamic Earth Pressures

Walls must sometimes resist earthquakes, and earthquakes change the pressures acting on them. This chapter covers dynamic earth pressures, including the Mononobe-Okabe method and its use for active and passive conditions.

It covers how seismic forces are represented, how water affects the result, and the special cases of free water, restrained water, and partial submergence. It also covers cases with surface loadings.

The chapter helps designers working in seismic regions and anyone reviewing a design that must meet earthquake criteria.