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From: Dilip Patel [mailto:dp_enco@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:10 PM
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Subject: Cassion Steel Casing check
Do you check casing wall for hoop stress under active earth pressure only or you also check under passive earth pressure ?
Caisson is considered similar to tank under pressure, not as a column or sheet pile design.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks.