Journal of the Association of Engineering Societies (1881)
Association of Engineering Societies (U.S.) · New York, [etc.] Board of Managers · leaf 60
Great care must be exercised in back filling a newly completed wall, since at this time the mortar is less capable of resisting stress than at any future time when the cement has become thoroughly set. Also, loosely deposited earth, possessing little cohesion in this state, exerts a greater… … As moisture always accumulates in the back filling, it is essen- tial that proper drainage be provided adjacent to the wall, other- wise a condition of saturation mav follow which would increase the gh2 This is about twice the earth pressure to its maximum value — pressure which any wall is usually…
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