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Lateral Earth Pressure
Active, passive, and at-rest earth pressure calculations
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
SBC 303— Saudi Code for Soils and Foundations
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Friction Angle | ° |
| Soil Cohesion | kPa |
| Soil Unit Weight | kN/m³ |
| Wall Height | m |
| Surcharge | kPa |
| Water Table Depth | m |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Lateral Earth Pressure calculator do?
- Active, passive, and at-rest earth pressure calculations. It references SBC 303 (Saudi Code for Soils and Foundations).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Lateral Earth Pressure calculator use?
- The Lateral Earth Pressure calculator references SBC 303 (Saudi Code for Soils and Foundations).
- What inputs does the Lateral Earth Pressure calculator need?
- The Lateral Earth Pressure calculator takes 6 inputs: Friction Angle (°), Soil Cohesion (kPa), Soil Unit Weight (kN/m³), Wall Height (m), Surcharge (kPa), Water Table Depth (m).
- Is the Lateral Earth Pressure calculator verified?
- Lateral Earth Pressure is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.