Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division · 1977 · 25 citations · 0 references
EngineeringCivil EngineeringFoundation EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringSoil MechanicsFoundation StabilityGeotechnical DesignRetaining WallsSlope StabilizationSoil StabilizationTemporary StructuresClay Soil StabilizationExcavationMechanically Stabilized Earth WallsRetaining Wall StabilityStability Of Temporary StructuresTemporary Earth SupportWall StabilityWall-soil Interaction
It is common practice in construction of a wide excavation supported by a temporary wall to leave a sloping earth berm against the wall. The berm is designed to serve as a restraint which stabilizes the wall and minimizes wall and soil movements.