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Earth Pressure (Rankine / Coulomb)
Active and passive earth pressure coefficients and thrust on retaining walls.
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About this test
Enter soil and wall geometry.
How it's calculated
- Pa = ½·Ka·γ·H²
Results are calculated from the values you enter using standard formulas. Download the PDF to keep a record. For certified testing, design or construction, talk to our engineers.
Cite this tool
Kataria Engineering & Consultancy Services (2026). Earth Pressure (Rankine / Coulomb) [online calculator]. https://katariaengineering.com/tools/earth-pressure-calculator.html
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