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Chapter 8 - Conclusions
Pages 96-96

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... This lateral resistance can be computed using the principles of basic soil mechanics for passive force and side shear under undrained conditions with some adjustments. Numerical analyses suggest that soilcrete block depths greater than about 10 ft will provide limited increased benefit for a lateral deflection limit of 1.5 in.
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