DESIGN OF RCC RETURN WALL FOR RCC BOX

TO BE ADOPTED FOR WALL OF MAX HEIGHT of 4m

1.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS:

Return wall height above GL = 4
Overal height of Return wall (including footing) 5.75
Loading Standard = 25 T - 2008
Unit wt of concrete = 2.5
Unit wt of moist backfill = 1.8
Splay Angle = 0
Batter on Earth Face = 1 IN 10
Wall angle a = 5.71

Angle of Repose f = 30.00

Wall Friction d = 2/3 x Ф

Slope of earth backfill
Earth Fill Height above box
Distance of wall from Edge of Box
Length of sleeper
Live Load Surcharge
= 20.00
i = TAN-1
= 26.57
= 1
= 1.7
= 3
= 13.7

Dead Load Surcharge = 6.2

Ballast Cushion = 350
= 3
Width of uniform distribution of surcharge
Grade of concrete = M 30
Grade of steel = Fe 500
Maximum Bearing Pressure = 15

1.2 Dimensions of different elements of Return Wall :

Width of heel slab
Width of toe slab
Wall thickness at base
Wall thickness at top
Base Slab thk near toe
Base Slab thk near wall
Width of base slab
= 1.5
= 2.1
= 0.795
= 0.3
= 0.800
= 0.800
= 4.40
Length of base slab = 1.00
Return Wall Shaft length = 1.00
=
 2.1 SKETCHES

0.3
i=

4.950 4.000

GL

0.795
1.75 0

0.8 0.8

A
2.1 0.795

TYPICAL ELEVATION
1.00 2.100 0.795 1.5

4.395
TYPICAL PLAN
 3 LOAD CALCULATION

3.1 DEAD LOAD CALCULATION

3.1.1 Dead Load of Stem

Area of Rectangular portion of wall
Area of Triangular portion of wall
Weight of Rectangular portion of Stem
Weight of Triangular portion of Stem

3.1.2 Dead Load of Footing

Area of Rectangular portion in base slab A1
Area of Triangular portion in toe slab A2
Area of Rectagular portion below wall A3
Area of Triangular portion in heel slab A4

Weight of A1 = 3.516 x 1 x 2.5

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A3 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A4 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Total Weight of Footing

3.1.3 Dead Load of Shear Key

Depth of Key
Width of Key
Volume of Key = 0x0x1
Weight of Key = 0 x 2.5

3.1.4 Passive Earth Fill

Area of rectangular portion A1
Area of Triangular Portion A2

Weight of A1 = 1.995 x 1 x 0.8

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 0.8
Total weight of footing

3.2 EARTH PRESSURE CALCULATION

3.2.1 Active Earth Pressure due to Backfill

(Ref CL. 5.7.1 and 5.8.4 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)
Properties of Back Fill
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
 α = 5.71 0 =
γ = 1.80 T / m3 (moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.341

(EARTH LEVEL)

4.950
5.750

3.035
0.800 (TOP OF Footing)
3.077
(BOTTOM OF Footing)
i) Pressure at Base of Stem
(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as stem height only)
Earth Pressure at Return Wall Base Ka γ h
= 0.341 x 1.8 x 4.95

Total Force at Return Wall Base ( Pa) 0. 5 x kaϒ h

0.50 x 3.035 x 4.95 x 1
Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 7.511 x cos (25.71)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 7.511 x sin (25.71)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 4.950
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.500
h3 = 1.429

Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 4.336 x cos (25.71)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 4.336 x sin (25.71)

ii) Pressure at Base of Footing

(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as full height from base of footing to s
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
α = 0.000 0 =
γ = 1.80 T/m 3
(moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.297
h = 5.750 m
Earth Pressure at base of Footing level Ka γ h
= 0.297 x 1.8 x 6.5
Net Force Pa = 0. 5 x kaϒ h
= 0.50 x ( 3.077 ) x 1 x 6.5
 Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 8.847 x cos (25.71)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 8.847 x sin (25.71)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 6.500
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.500
h3 = 1.876

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 6.527 x cos (20)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 6.527 x sin (20)

3.2.2 Active Earth Pressure due to Surcharge ( Ref Cl 214.1 of IRC 6)

 Total Force on base of Return Wall 1.2 Ka Y H1
Total Force on base of footing 1.2 Ka Y H2

3.2.3 Passive Earth Pressure For Key

(Ref CL. 5.7.1.5 and 5.7.1.6 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)

cos2 ( φ + α)
Kp =
cos2 α cos (α - δ) 1- sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ + i)
cos (α - δ) cos (α-i)
Depth of key
Depth of footing
Depth of Foundation
Passive earth pressure at bottom of foundation = 0.5 x 4.14 x 0.8 x 1.75^2
Safe passive pressure = 5.076 / 3

Ph = 1.692 x COS(20)

Passive earth pressure due to key = Kp x γ x (h22-h12) / 2 x FOS

= 0.000

h2 =

3.3 VERTICAL LOAD DUE TO EARTH

3.3.1 Load due to Backfill

Area of Rectangular Portion behind wall A5

Area of Triangular Portion in sloped backfill A6
Area of Triangular Portion behind wall A7

Wt of fill A5 = 7.425 x 1.8

Wt of fill A6 = 0.563 x 1.8
Wt of fill A7 = 1.225 x 1.8
Total weight of Backfill

4.0 STABILITY CHECK

4.1 Stability against Overturning

Forces resisting overturning about A Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 3.713
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 3.063
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 8.790
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 13.365
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 1.013
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 2.205
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 6.070
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 1.596
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
39.814
 Forces causing overturning about A Force (T)
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 7.971
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 6.134
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.693

Factor of Safety = Resisting Moment

Overturning Moment

4.2 Stability against Sliding

Sliding Forces Force(T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 7.971
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 6.134
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.693
17.797

Resisting Forces Force(T)

from friction µW 21.898
Passive force 1.590
23.488

Factor of Safety = Resisting Force

Sliding Force

4.3 Bearing Pressure

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)

DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 3.713
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 3.063
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 8.790
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 13.365
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 1.013
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 2.205
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 6.070
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 1.596
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 7.971
 AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 6.134
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.693
39.814
Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from heel x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

5.0 DESIGN MOMENTS AND SHEAR

5.1 Stem

Forces Force (T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 6.767
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 3.907
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.641
14.315

Maximum Design Moment

Maximum Design Shear

5.2 Base Slab

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 3.713
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 3.063
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 8.790
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 13.365
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 1.013
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Footing) 2.205
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 6.070
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 1.596
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 7.971
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 6.134
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.693

Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from Toe x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

2.1 0.795
4.40
 15.17 13.49 12.85

TYPICAL PRESSURE VARIATION SKETCH

5.2.1 Toe Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 2.1 x (15.173 + 13.485 )

Line of Action of force from face 2.1/ 3 ( 2 x 15.17 + 13.49 ) / (15.17 + 13.49 )
Moment about face 30.091 x 1.071

Weight of Toe Slab 0.5 x 2.1 x (0.8 + 0.8 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 2.1/ 3 ( 2 x 0.8 + 0.8 ) / (0.8 + 0.8 )
Moment about face 6.3 x 1.05

Design Moment at face 32.215 - 6.615

Maximum shear at face 30.091 - 6.3
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.742
5.2.2 Heel Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 1.5 x (12.847 + 11.641 )

Line of Action of force from face 1.5/ 3 ( 2 x 11.64 + 12.85 ) / (12.85 + 11.64 )
Moment about face 18.366 x 0.738

Weight of Heel Slab 0.5 x 1.5 x (0.8 + 0.8 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 1.5/ 3 ( 2 x 0.8 + 0.8 ) / (0.8 + 0.8 )
Moment about face 4.5 x 0.75

Weight of Backfill
Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 1.5/ 3 ( 2 x 5.7 + 4.95 ) / (4.95 + 5.7 )
Moment about face 24.874 x 0.768

Design Moment at face 19.093 + 3.375 - 13.549

Maximum Shear at face 4.5 + 24.874 - 18.366
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.742

7.0 REINFORCEMENTS

Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Grade of steel for stirrup/ shear links
Exposure Condition
Clear Cover

Mu lim coeff ( R ) =
=

Eff. Depth Eff depth

Description Moment
Required Provided
Stem Main bars- Inner face 49.126 0.348 0.735

Stem Main bars- Outer face - - 0.739

Stem Distribution- Inner face - - 0.735
Stem Distribution- Outer face - - 0.739
Toe Slab Main bars - Bottom 25.600 0.251 0.742

Longitudinal bars - Top 0.742

Toe Slab Distribution - - 0.742
Heel Slab Main bars - Top 8.920 0.148 0.742
0.740
Longitudinal bars - Top 0.742
Heel Slab Distribution bars - - 0.742

Shear Eff depth Ult. Shear

Force Provided Shear Stress % steel Pt Strength
Stem 14.315 0.735 0.191 0.194 0.387
Base Slab 15.38 0.742 0.203 0.123 0.364

Spacing Spacing
Dia
Stirrups Horizontally Vertically Stirrups
Stem 10 220 250 Base Slab
ALL FOR RCC BOX
F MAX HEIGHT of 4m

m (from figure)
m

T/m3 (IS 875:1987 Part 1)

T/m3 (IS 875:1987 Part 1)
o

o
(from figure)

o (Table 1. As per soil report)

( Cl 5.7.1Substructure & Foundation

o Code)

(1 / (2 /cos 0)) (from figure)

o

m (assumed)
m
m
T/m (Table 3. Substructure & Foundation
Code, CS 28)
(From Autocad calculation for wt of
sectional area of ballast &
T/m considering sleeper density
1660/km, 60 kg rails)
mm
m (Table 3. Substructure & Foundation
Code, CS 28)

T/m2

m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (calculated per unit width)
m (calculated per unit width)
 Formation Level

1 m Fill height
Top of Box Level

26.57

6.500

0.8

1.5
B Founding Level
 = 1.485 m2
= 1.225125 m2
1.485 x 1 x 2.5 = 3.713 T
1.225 x 1 x 2.5 = 3.063 T

= 3.516 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 8.790 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 8.790 T

= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m3
= 0.000 T

= 1.995 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 1.596 T
= 0.000 T
= 1.596 T

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
 0.100 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)
ght only)

x 1.8 x 4.95 = 3.035 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
3.035 x 4.95 x 1 = 7.511 T
= 25.71 o
11 x cos (25.71) = 6.767 T
11 x sin (25.71) = 3.258 T

- in presence of fill

Ka ϒ h h3 = 4.336 T
= 25.71 o
36 x cos (25.71) = 3.907 T
36 x sin (25.71) = 0.295 T

t from base of footing to surcharge line)

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
0.000 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)

x 1.8 x 6.5 = 3.077 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
( 3.077 ) x 1 x 6.5 = 8.847 T
 = 25.71 o
47 x cos (25.71) = 7.971 T
47 x sin (25.71) = 3.838 T

- in presence of fill

= 6.527 T

= 20.00 o
27 x cos (20) = 6.134 T
27 x sin (20) = 2.232 T
 = 3.641 T
= 3.693 T

2 = 4.143

.14 x 0.8 x 1.75^2
= 0m
= 0.8 m
= 1.75 m
= 5.076 T
= 1.692 T

= 1.590 T

h1 =1.75

0.000
2.1 0

30 1.212

7.425 m2
0.563 m2
1.225 m2
Total 9.213 m2

= 13.365 T
= 1.013 T
= 2.205 T
= 16.583 T
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
2.745 10.191
2.430 7.443
2.198 19.316
1.400 0.000
3.395 0.000
2.498 0.000
2.100 0.000
3.645 48.715
3.895 3.944
2.730 6.020
4.395 26.680
1.050 1.676
0.700 0.000
123.984
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
2.730 21.761
3.250 19.934
2.875 10.616
52.311

123.984 = 2.370
52.311
SAFE

µ= 0.55

23.488 = 1.32
17.797
SAFE

Moment
Lever Arm (m)
(T-m)
1.650 6.126
1.965 6.018
2.198 19.316
2.995 0.000
1.000 0.000
1.898 0.000
2.295 0.000
0.750 10.024
0.500 0.506
1.665 3.672
0.000 0.000
3.345 5.339
3.695 0.000
2.730 21.761
 3.250 19.934
2.875 10.616
103.312
= 103.312 T-m
W = 39.814 T
B = 4.395 m
103.312 / 39.814 = 2.595 m
2.6-4.395/2 = 0.3973 m

= 13.97 T/m2 SAFE

= 4.15 T/m2 SAFE

LA from Moment (T-

ULS Factor Base (m) m)
1.5 2.08 21.10
1.5 2.475 14.50
1.5 2.475 13.52
49.126

49.126 Tm
14.315 T
 Factored Lever Arm Moment
ULS Factor Force (T) from B (m) (T-m)
1.50 5.569 1.650 9.188
1.50 4.594 1.965 9.028
1.50 13.185 2.198 28.974
1.50 0.000 2.995 0.000
1.50 0.000 1.000 0.000
1.50 0.000 1.898 0.000
1.50 0.000 2.295 0.000
1.50 20.048 0.750 15.036
1.50 1.519 0.500 0.759
1.50 3.308 1.665 5.508
1.50 9.106 0.000 0.000
1.50 1.596 3.345 5.339
1.50 0.000 3.695 0.000
1.50 11.957 2.079 24.858
1.50 9.200 2.475 22.771
1.50 5.539 2.475 13.709
58.924 135.169

= 135.169 T-m
W = 58.924 T
B = 4.395 m
135.169 / 58.924 = 2.294 m
2.3 - 4.395/2 = 0.0965 m

= 15.17 T/m2
= 11.64 T/m2

1.5
 11.64

ARIATION SKETCH

= 30.09 T
) / (15.17 + 13.49 ) = 1.071 m
= 32.215 Tm

= 4.200 T
1.5 = 6.300 T
.8 + 0.8 ) = 1.050 m
= 6.615 Tm

= 25.600 Tm
= 23.79 T
m = 15.38 T
 = 18.37 T
) / (12.85 + 11.64 ) = 0.738 m
= 13.549 Tm

= 3.000 T
1.5 = 4.500 T
.8 + 0.8 ) = 0.750 m
= 3.375 Tm

= 16.583 T
1.50 = 24.874 T
4.95 + 5.7 ) = 0.768 m
= 19.093 Tm

= 8.920 Tm
= 11.01 T
m = 5.563 T

= 30 M
= 500 Fe
= 500 Fe
= Moderate
= 50 mm

3.99 N/mm2 R fy
406.728 T/m 2
fck 500
20 2.66
25 3.33
30 3.99
35 4.65

Ast
Ast Required Provided Dia Spacing
1568.7 1428.0 20 220
1428.0 20 220
886.8 1028.2 12 110
882.0 904.8 12 125
886.8 904.8 12 125
1484.0 913.9 16 220
913.9 16 220
890.4 913.9 16 220
890.4 904.8 12 125
 1484.0 913.9 16 220
1428.0 20 220
890.4 913.9 16 220
890.4 904.8 12 125

Asv Asv
S x Vc
Depth factor s Required provided
0.908 0.351 202.299 356.9992
0.906 0.330 229.885 314.1593

Spacing L Spacing W
Dia
-wise -wise
10 250 220

1.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS:
Return wall height above GL
Overal height of Return wall (including footing)
Loading Standard
Unit wt of concrete
Unit wt of moist backfill
Splay Angle
Batter on Earth Face
Wall angle
Angle of Repose
Wall Friction
Slope of earth backfill
Earth Fill Height above box
Distance of wall from Edge of Box
Length of sleeper
Live Load Surcharge
Dead Load Surcharge
Ballast Cushion
Width of uniform distribution of surcharge
Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Maximum Bearing Pressure
1.2 Dimensions of different elements of Return Wall :
Width of heel slab
Width of toe slab
Wall thickness at base
Wall thickness at top
Base Slab thk near toe
Base Slab thk near wall
Width of base slab
DESIGN OF RCC RETURN WALL FOR RCC BOX
TO BE ADOPTED FOR WALL OF MAX HEIGHT of 3m
= 3
4.75
= 25 T - 2008
= 2.5
= 1.8
= 0
= 1 IN 10
a = 5.71
f = 30.00
d = 2/3 x Ф
= 20.00
i = TAN-1
= 26.57
= 1
= 1.7
= 3
= 13.7
= 6.2
= 350
= 3
= M 30
= Fe 500
= 20
= 1
= 1.5
= 0.705
= 0.3
= 0.700
= 0.700
= 3.21
Length of base slab = 1.00
Return Wall Shaft length = 1.00
=
 2.1 SKETCHES

0.3
i=

4.050 3.000

GL

0.705
1.75 0

0.7 0.7

A
1.5 0.705

TYPICAL ELEVATION
1.00 1.500 0.705 1

3.205
TYPICAL PLAN
 3 LOAD CALCULATION

3.1 DEAD LOAD CALCULATION

3.1.1 Dead Load of Stem

Area of Rectangular portion of wall
Area of Triangular portion of wall
Weight of Rectangular portion of Stem
Weight of Triangular portion of Stem

3.1.2 Dead Load of Footing

Area of Rectangular portion in base slab A1
Area of Triangular portion in toe slab A2
Area of Rectagular portion below wall A3
Area of Triangular portion in heel slab A4

Weight of A1 = 2.244 x 1 x 2.5

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A3 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A4 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Total Weight of Footing

3.1.3 Dead Load of Shear Key

Depth of Key
Width of Key
Volume of Key = 0x0x1
Weight of Key = 0 x 2.5

3.1.4 Passive Earth Fill

Area of rectangular portion A1
Area of Triangular Portion A2

Weight of A1 = 1.575 x 1 x 0.8

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 0.8
Total weight of footing

3.2 EARTH PRESSURE CALCULATION

3.2.1 Active Earth Pressure due to Backfill

(Ref CL. 5.7.1 and 5.8.4 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)
Properties of Back Fill
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
 α = 5.71 0 =
γ = 1.80 T / m3 (moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.341

(EARTH LEVEL)

4.050
4.750

2.483
0.700 (TOP OF Footing)
2.542
(BOTTOM OF Footing)
i) Pressure at Base of Stem
(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as stem height only)
Earth Pressure at Return Wall Base Ka γ h
= 0.341 x 1.8 x 4.05

Total Force at Return Wall Base ( Pa) 0. 5 x kaϒ h

0.50 x 2.483 x 4.05 x 1
Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 5.028 x cos (25.71)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 5.028 x sin (25.71)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 4.050
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.500
h3 = 1.169

Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 2.903 x cos (25.71)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 2.903 x sin (25.71)

ii) Pressure at Base of Footing

(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as full height from base of footing to s
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
α = 0.000 0 =
γ = 1.80 T/m 3
(moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.297
h = 4.750 m
Earth Pressure at base of Footing level Ka γ h
= 0.297 x 1.8 x 5.25
Net Force Pa = 0. 5 x kaϒ h
= 0.50 x ( 2.542 ) x 1 x 5.25
 Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 6.037 x cos (25.71)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 6.037 x sin (25.71)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 5.250
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.500
h3 = 1.516

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 4.258 x cos (20)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 4.258 x sin (20)

3.2.2 Active Earth Pressure due to Surcharge ( Ref Cl 214.1 of IRC 6)

 Total Force on base of Return Wall 1.2 Ka Y H1
Total Force on base of footing 1.2 Ka Y H2

3.2.3 Passive Earth Pressure For Key

(Ref CL. 5.7.1.5 and 5.7.1.6 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)

cos2 ( φ + α)
Kp =
cos2 α cos (α - δ) 1- sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ + i)
cos (α - δ) cos (α-i)
Depth of key
Depth of footing
Depth of Foundation
Passive earth pressure at bottom of foundation = 0.5 x 4.14 x 0.8 x 1.75^2
Safe passive pressure = 5.076 / 3

Ph = 1.692 x COS(20)

Passive earth pressure due to key = Kp x γ x (h22-h12) / 2 x FOS

= 0.000

h2 =

3.3 VERTICAL LOAD DUE TO EARTH

3.3.1 Load due to Backfill

Area of Rectangular Portion behind wall A5

Area of Triangular Portion in sloped backfill A6
Area of Triangular Portion behind wall A7

Wt of fill A5 = 4.05 x 1.8

Wt of fill A6 = 0.25 x 1.8
Wt of fill A7 = 0.82 x 1.8
Total weight of Backfill

4.0 STABILITY CHECK

4.1 Stability against Overturning

Forces resisting overturning about A Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 3.038
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 2.050
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 5.609
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 7.290
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.450
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 1.476
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 4.076
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 1.260
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
25.248
 Forces causing overturning about A Force (T)
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 5.440
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 4.001
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.050

Factor of Safety = Resisting Moment

Overturning Moment

4.2 Stability against Sliding

Sliding Forces Force(T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 5.440
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 4.001
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.050
12.491

Resisting Forces Force(T)

from friction µW 13.887
Passive force 1.590
15.476

Factor of Safety = Resisting Force

Sliding Force

4.3 Bearing Pressure

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)

DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 3.038
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 2.050
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 5.609
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 7.290
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.450
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 1.476
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 4.076
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 1.260
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 5.440
 AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 4.001
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.050
25.248
Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from heel x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

5.0 DESIGN MOMENTS AND SHEAR

5.1 Stem

Forces Force (T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 4.530
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 2.615
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 2.979
10.125

Maximum Design Moment

Maximum Design Shear

5.2 Base Slab

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 3.038
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 2.050
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 5.609
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 7.290
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.450
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Footing) 1.476
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 4.076
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 1.260
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 5.440
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 4.001
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 3.050

Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from Toe x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

1.5 0.705
3.21
 17.49 12.00 9.41

TYPICAL PRESSURE VARIATION SKETCH

5.2.1 Toe Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 1.5 x (17.492 + 11.996 )

Line of Action of force from face 1.5/ 3 ( 2 x 17.49 + 12 ) / (17.49 + 12 )
Moment about face 22.115 x 0.797

Weight of Toe Slab 0.5 x 1.5 x (0.7 + 0.7 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 1.5/ 3 ( 2 x 0.7 + 0.7 ) / (0.7 + 0.7 )
Moment about face 3.938 x 0.75

Design Moment at face 17.617 - 2.953

Maximum shear at face 22.115 - 3.938
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.642
5.2.2 Heel Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 1 x (9.413 + 5.749 )

Line of Action of force from face 1/ 3 ( 2 x 5.75 + 9.41 ) / (9.41 + 5.75 )
Moment about face 7.581 x 0.46

Weight of Heel Slab 0.5 x 1 x (0.7 + 0.7 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 1/ 3 ( 2 x 0.7 + 0.7 ) / (0.7 + 0.7 )
Moment about face 2.625 x 0.5

Weight of Backfill
Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 1/ 3 ( 2 x 4.55 + 4.05 ) / (4.05 + 4.55 )
Moment about face 13.824 x 0.51

Design Moment at face 7.046 + 1.313 - 3.485

Maximum Shear at face 2.625 + 13.824 - 7.581
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.642

7.0 REINFORCEMENTS

Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Grade of steel for stirrup/ shear links
Exposure Condition
Clear Cover

Mu lim coeff ( R ) =
=

Eff. Depth Eff depth

Description Moment
Required Provided
Stem Main bars- Inner face 28.552 0.265 0.645

Stem Main bars- Outer face - - 0.649

Stem Distribution- Inner face - - 0.645
Stem Distribution- Outer face - - 0.649
Toe Slab Main bars - Bottom 14.664 0.190 0.642

Longitudinal bars - Top 0.642

Toe Slab Distribution - - 0.642
Heel Slab Main bars - Top 4.874 0.109 0.642
0.640
Longitudinal bars - Top 0.642
Heel Slab Distribution bars - - 0.642

Shear Eff depth Ult. Shear

Force Provided Shear Stress % steel Pt Strength
Stem 10.125 0.645 0.154 0.221 0.403
Base Slab 10.40 0.642 0.159 0.142 0.373

Spacing Spacing
Dia
Stirrups Horizontally Vertically Stirrups
Stem 10 220 250 Base Slab
ALL FOR RCC BOX
F MAX HEIGHT of 3m

m (from figure)
m

T/m3 (IS 875:1987 Part 1)

T/m3 (IS 875:1987 Part 1)
o

o
(from figure)

o (Table 1. As per soil report)

( Cl 5.7.1Substructure & Foundation

o Code)

(1 / (2 /cos 0)) (from figure)

o

m (assumed)
m
m
T/m (Table 3. Substructure & Foundation
Code, CS 28)
(From Autocad calculation for wt of
sectional area of ballast &
T/m considering sleeper density
1660/km, 60 kg rails)
mm
m (Table 3. Substructure & Foundation
Code, CS 28)

T/m2

m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (calculated per unit width)
m (calculated per unit width)
 Formation Level

1 m Fill height
Top of Box Level

26.57

5.250

0.7

1
B Founding Level
 = 1.215 m2
= 0.820125 m2
1.215 x 1 x 2.5 = 3.038 T
0.82 x 1 x 2.5 = 2.050 T

= 2.244 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 5.609 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 5.609 T

= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m3
= 0.000 T

= 1.575 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 1.260 T
= 0.000 T
= 1.260 T

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
 0.100 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)
ght only)

x 1.8 x 4.05 = 2.483 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
2.483 x 4.05 x 1 = 5.028 T
= 25.71 o
28 x cos (25.71) = 4.530 T
28 x sin (25.71) = 2.181 T

- in presence of fill

Ka ϒ h h3 = 2.903 T
= 25.71 o
03 x cos (25.71) = 2.615 T
03 x sin (25.71) = 0.132 T

t from base of footing to surcharge line)

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
0.000 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)

x 1.8 x 5.25 = 2.542 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
( 2.542 ) x 1 x 5.25 = 6.037 T
 = 25.71 o
37 x cos (25.71) = 5.440 T
37 x sin (25.71) = 2.619 T

- in presence of fill

= 4.258 T

= 20.00 o
58 x cos (20) = 4.001 T
58 x sin (20) = 1.456 T
 = 2.979 T
= 3.050 T

2 = 4.143

.14 x 0.8 x 1.75^2
= 0m
= 0.7 m
= 1.75 m
= 5.076 T
= 1.692 T

= 1.590 T

h1 =1.75

0.000
1.5 0

30 0.866

4.050 m2
0.250 m2
0.820 m2
Total 5.120 m2

= 7.290 T
= 0.450 T
= 1.476 T
= 9.216 T
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
2.055 6.242
1.770 3.629
1.603 8.988
1.000 0.000
2.538 0.000
1.853 0.000
1.500 0.000
2.705 19.719
2.872 1.292
2.070 3.056
3.205 13.062
0.750 0.945
0.500 0.000
56.934
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
2.205 11.994
2.625 10.503
2.375 7.245
29.743

56.934 = 1.914
29.743
UNSAFE

µ= 0.55

15.476 = 1.24
12.491
UNSAFE

Moment
Lever Arm (m)
(T-m)
1.150 3.493
1.435 2.942
1.603 8.988
2.205 0.000
0.667 0.000
1.353 0.000
1.705 0.000
0.500 3.645
0.333 0.150
1.135 1.676
0.000 0.000
2.455 3.093
2.705 0.000
2.205 11.994
 2.625 10.503
2.375 7.245
53.730
= 53.730 T-m
W = 25.248 T
B = 3.205 m
53.73 / 25.248 = 2.128 m
2.1-3.205/2 = 0.5256 m

= 15.63 T/m2 SAFE

= 0.13 T/m2 SAFE

LA from Moment (T-

ULS Factor Base (m) m)
1.5 1.70 11.56
1.5 2.025 7.94
1.5 2.025 9.05
28.552

28.552 Tm
10.125 T
 Factored Lever Arm Moment
ULS Factor Force (T) from B (m) (T-m)
1.50 4.556 1.150 5.240
1.50 3.075 1.435 4.413
1.50 8.413 1.603 13.482
1.50 0.000 2.205 0.000
1.50 0.000 0.667 0.000
1.50 0.000 1.353 0.000
1.50 0.000 1.705 0.000
1.50 10.935 0.500 5.468
1.50 0.675 0.333 0.225
1.50 2.214 1.135 2.513
1.50 6.113 0.000 0.000
1.50 1.260 2.455 3.093
1.50 0.000 2.705 0.000
1.50 8.159 1.701 13.879
1.50 6.002 2.025 12.154
1.50 4.576 2.025 9.266
37.242 69.733

= 69.733 T-m
W = 37.242 T
B = 3.205 m
69.733 / 37.242 = 1.872 m
1.9 - 3.205/2 = 0.2699 m

= 17.49 T/m2
= 5.75 T/m2

1.0
 5.75

ARIATION SKETCH

= 22.12 T
(17.49 + 12 ) = 0.797 m
= 17.617 Tm

= 2.625 T
1.5 = 3.938 T
.7 + 0.7 ) = 0.750 m
= 2.953 Tm

= 14.664 Tm
= 18.18 T
m = 10.40 T
 = 7.58 T
9.41 + 5.75 ) = 0.460 m
= 3.485 Tm

= 1.750 T
1.5 = 2.625 T
+ 0.7 ) = 0.500 m
= 1.313 Tm

= 9.216 T
1.50 = 13.824 T
4.05 + 4.55 ) = 0.510 m
= 7.046 Tm

= 4.874 Tm
= 8.87 T
m = 3.175 T

= 30 M
= 500 Fe
= 500 Fe
= Moderate
= 50 mm

3.99 N/mm2 R fy
406.728 T/m 2
fck 500
20 2.66
25 3.33
30 3.99
35 4.65

Ast
Ast Required Provided Dia Spacing
1290.0 1428.0 20 220
1428.0 20 220
778.8 1028.2 12 110
774.0 904.8 12 125
778.8 904.8 12 125
1284.0 913.9 16 220
913.9 16 220
770.4 913.9 16 220
770.4 904.8 12 125
 1284.0 913.9 16 220
1428.0 20 220
770.4 913.9 16 220
770.4 904.8 12 125

Asv Asv
S x Vc
Depth factor s Required provided
0.938 0.378 202.299 356.9992
0.939 0.350 229.885 314.1593

Spacing L Spacing W
Dia
-wise -wise
10 250 220

1.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS:
Return wall height above GL
Overal height of Return wall (including footing)
Unit wt of concrete
Unit wt of moist backfill
Splay Angle
Wall angle
Angle of Repose
Wall Friction
Slope of earth backfill
Earth Fill Height above box
Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Maximum Bearing Pressure
1.2 Dimensions of different elements of Return Wall :
Width of heel slab
Width of toe slab
Wall thickness at base
Wall thickness at top
Base Slab thk near toe
Base Slab thk near wall
Width of base slab
Length of base slab
Return Wall Shaft length
DESIGN OF RCC RETURN WALL FOR RCC BOX
TO BE ADOPTED FOR WALL OF MAX HEIGHT of 7m
= 7
8.8
= 2.5
= 1.8
= 0
a = 4.76
f = 30.00
d = 2/3 x Ф
= 20.00
i = TAN-1
= 0.00
= 0
= M 30
= Fe 500
= 30
= 4.36
= 0.88
= 0.96
= 0.3
= 0.880
= 0.880
= 6.20
= 1.00
= 1.00
=
2.1 SKETCHES

0.3
i=

7.920 7.000

GL

0.96
1.8 0

0.88 0.88

A 0.88 0.96

TYPICAL ELEVATION
1.00 0.880 0.96 4.36

6.200
TYPICAL PLAN
 3 LOAD CALCULATION

3.1 DEAD LOAD CALCULATION

3.1.1 Dead Load of Stem

Area of Rectangular portion of wall
Area of Triangular portion of wall
Weight of Rectangular portion of Stem
Weight of Triangular portion of Stem

3.1.2 Dead Load of Footing

Area of Rectangular portion in base slab A1
Area of Triangular portion in toe slab A2
Area of Rectagular portion below wall A3
Area of Triangular portion in heel slab A4

Weight of A1 = 5.456 x 1 x 2.5

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A3 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A4 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Total Weight of Footing

3.1.3 Dead Load of Shear Key

Depth of Key
Width of Key
Volume of Key = 0x0x1
Weight of Key = 0 x 2.5

3.1.4 Passive Earth Fill

Area of rectangular portion A1
Area of Triangular Portion A2

Weight of A1 = 0.81 x 1 x 0.8

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 0.8
Total weight of footing

3.2 EARTH PRESSURE CALCULATION

3.2.1 Active Earth Pressure due to Backfill

(Ref CL. 5.7.1 and 5.8.4 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)
Properties of Back Fill
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
 α = 4.76 0 =
γ = 1.80 T / m3 (moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.333

(EARTH LEVEL)

7.920
8.800

4.748
0.880 (TOP OF Footing)
4.709
(BOTTOM OF Footing)
i) Pressure at Base of Stem
(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as stem height only)
Earth Pressure at Return Wall Base Ka γ h
= 0.333 x 1.8 x 7.92

Total Force at Return Wall Base ( Pa) 0. 5 x kaϒ h

0.50 x 4.748 x 7.92 x 1
Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 18.801 x cos (24.76)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 18.801 x sin (24.76)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 7.920
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.000
h3 = 0.000

Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 0 x cos (24.76)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 0 x sin (24.76)

ii) Pressure at Base of Footing

(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as full height from base of footing to s
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
α = 0.000 0 =
γ = 1.80 T/m 3
(moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.297
h = 8.800 m
Earth Pressure at base of Footing level Ka γ h
= 0.297 x 1.8 x 8.8
Net Force Pa = 0. 5 x kaϒ h
= 0.50 x ( 4.709 ) x 1 x 8.8
 Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 20.722 x cos (24.76)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 20.722 x sin (24.76)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 8.800
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.000
h3 = 0.000

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 0 x cos (20)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 0 x sin (20)

3.2.2 Active Earth Pressure due to Surcharge ( Ref Cl 214.1 of IRC 6)

 Total Force on base of Return Wall 1.2 Ka Y H1
Total Force on base of footing 1.2 Ka Y H2

3.2.3 Passive Earth Pressure For Key

(Ref CL. 5.7.1.5 and 5.7.1.6 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)

cos2 ( φ + α)
Kp =
cos2 α cos (α - δ) 1- sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ + i)
cos (α - δ) cos (α-i)
Depth of key
Depth of footing
Depth of Foundation
Passive earth pressure at bottom of foundation = 0.5 x 4.14 x 0.8 x 1.8^2
Safe passive pressure = 5.37 / 3

Ph = 1.79 x COS(20)

Passive earth pressure due to key = Kp x γ x (h22-h12) / 2 x FOS

= 0.000

h2 =

3.3 VERTICAL LOAD DUE TO EARTH

3.3.1 Load due to Backfill

Area of Rectangular Portion behind wall A5

Area of Triangular Portion in sloped backfill A6
Area of Triangular Portion behind wall A7

Wt of fill A5 = 34.531 x 1.8

Wt of fill A6 = 0 x 1.8
Wt of fill A7 = 2.614 x 1.8
Total weight of Backfill

4.0 STABILITY CHECK

4.1 Stability against Overturning

Forces resisting overturning about A Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 5.940
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 6.534
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 13.640
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 62.156
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.000
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 4.704
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 8.680
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 0.648
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
102.302
 Forces causing overturning about A Force (T)
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 18.816
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 5.651

Factor of Safety = Resisting Moment

Overturning Moment

4.2 Stability against Sliding

Sliding Forces Force(T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 18.816
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 5.651
24.467

Resisting Forces Force(T)

from friction µW 56.266
Passive force 1.682
57.948

Factor of Safety = Resisting Force

Sliding Force

4.3 Bearing Pressure

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)

DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 5.940
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 6.534
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 13.640
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 62.156
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.000
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 4.704
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 8.680
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 0.648
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 18.816
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
 AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 5.651
102.302
Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from heel x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

5.0 DESIGN MOMENTS AND SHEAR

5.1 Stem

Forces Force (T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 17.072
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 5.697
22.769

Maximum Design Moment

Maximum Design Shear

5.2 Base Slab

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 5.940
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 6.534
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 13.640
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 62.156
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.000
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Footing) 4.704
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 8.680
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 0.648
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 18.816
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 5.651

Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from Toe x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

0.88 0.96
6.20
 31.49 29.56 27.46

TYPICAL PRESSURE VARIATION SKETCH

5.2.1 Toe Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 0.88 x (31.487 + 29.56 )

Line of Action of force from face 0.88/ 3 ( 2 x 31.49 + 29.56 ) / (31.49 + 29.56 )
Moment about face 26.861 x 0.445

Weight of Toe Slab 0.5 x 0.88 x (0.88 + 0.88 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 0.88/ 3 ( 2 x 0.88 + 0.88 ) / (0.88 + 0.88 )
Moment about face 2.904 x 0.44

Design Moment at face 11.943 - 1.278

Maximum shear at face 26.861 - 2.904
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.8175
5.2.2 Heel Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 4.36 x (27.458 + 17.91 )

Line of Action of force from face 4.36/ 3 ( 2 x 17.91 + 27.46 ) / (27.46 + 17.91 )
Moment about face 98.9 x 2.027

Weight of Heel Slab 0.5 x 4.36 x (0.88 + 0.88 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 4.36/ 3 ( 2 x 0.88 + 0.88 ) / (0.88 + 0.88 )
Moment about face 14.388 x 2.18

Weight of Backfill
Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 4.36/ 3 ( 2 x 7.92 + 7.92 ) / (7.92 + 7.92 )
Moment about face 100.291 x 2.18

Design Moment at face 218.634 + 31.366 - 200.477

Maximum Shear at face 14.388 + 100.291 - 98.9
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.8175

7.0 REINFORCEMENTS

Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Grade of steel for stirrup/ shear links
Exposure Condition
Clear Cover

Mu lim coeff ( R ) =
=

Eff. Depth Eff depth

Description Moment
Required Provided
Stem Main bars- Inner face 119.025 0.541 0.898
Stem Main bars- Outer face - - 0.904
Stem Distribution- Inner face - - 0.898
Stem Distribution- Outer face - - 0.904
Toe Slab Main bars - Bottom 10.665 0.162 0.818

Longitudinal bars - Top 0.818

Toe Slab Distribution - - 0.818
Heel Slab Main bars - Top 49.523 0.349 0.818
Longitudinal bars - Bottom 0.818
Heel Slab Distribution bars - - 0.818

Shear Eff depth Ult. Shear

Force Provided Shear Stress % steel Pt Strength
Stem 22.769 0.898 0.249 0.547 0.598
Base Slab 12.82 0.8175 0.154 0.500 0.530

Spacing Spacing
Dia
Stirrups Horizontally Vertically Stirrups
Stem 10 200 300 Base Slab
ALL FOR RCC BOX
F MAX HEIGHT of 7m

m (from figure)
m
T/m3 (IS 875:1987 Part 1)
T/m 3
(IS 875:1987 Part 1)
o

o
(from figure)

o (Table 1. As per soil report)

( Cl 5.7.1Substructure & Foundation

o Code)

(1 / (2 /cos 0)) (from figure)

o

m (assumed)

T/m2

m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (calculated per unit width)
m (calculated per unit width)
 Formation Level

0 m Fill height
Top of Box Level

8.800

0.88

Founding Level
4.36 B
 = 2.376 m2
= 2.6136 m2
2.376 x 1 x 2.5 = 5.940 T
2.614 x 1 x 2.5 = 6.534 T

= 5.456 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 13.640 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 13.640 T

= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m3
= 0.000 T

= 0.810 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 0.648 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.648 T

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
 0.083 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)
ght only)

x 1.8 x 7.92 = 4.748 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
4.748 x 7.92 x 1 = 18.801 T
= 24.76 o
801 x cos (24.76) = 17.072 T
801 x sin (24.76) = 7.875 T

- in presence of fill

Ka ϒ h h3 = 0.000 T
= 24.76 o
cos (24.76) = 0.000 T
sin (24.76) = 0.000 T

t from base of footing to surcharge line)

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
0.000 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)

x 1.8 x 8.8 = 4.709 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
( 4.709 ) x 1 x 8.8 = 20.722 T
 = 24.76 o
722 x cos (24.76) = 18.816 T
722 x sin (24.76) = 8.680 T

- in presence of fill

= 0.000 T

= 20.00 o
cos (20) = 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
 = 5.697 T
= 5.651 T

2 = 4.143

.14 x 0.8 x 1.8^2
= 0m
= 0.88 m
= 1.8 m
= 5.370 T
= 1.790 T

= 1.682 T

h1 =1.8

0.000
0.88 0

30 0.508

34.531 m2
0.000 m2
2.614 m2
Total 37.145 m2

= 62.156 T
= 0.000 T
= 4.704 T
= 66.861 T
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
1.690 10.039
1.320 8.625
3.100 42.284
0.587 0.000
3.293 0.000
1.360 0.000
0.880 0.000
4.020 249.868
4.747 0.000
1.620 7.621
6.200 53.815
0.440 0.285
0.293 0.000
372.536
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
3.696 69.544
4.400 0.000
4.400 24.866
94.410

372.536 = 3.946
94.410
SAFE

µ= 0.55

57.948 = 2.37
24.467
SAFE

Moment
Lever Arm (m)
(T-m)
4.510 26.789
4.880 31.886
3.100 42.284
5.613 0.000
2.907 0.000
4.840 0.000
5.320 0.000
2.180 135.500
1.453 0.000
4.580 21.547
0.000 0.000
5.760 3.731
5.907 0.000
3.696 69.544
4.400 0.000
 4.400 24.866
356.147
= 356.147 T-m
W = 102.302 T
B = 6.200 m
356.147 / 102.302 = 3.481 m
3.5-6.2/2 = 0.3813 m

= 22.59 T/m2 SAFE

= 10.41 T/m2 SAFE

LA from Moment (T-

ULS Factor Base (m) m)
1.5 3.33 85.18
1.5 3.96 0.00
1.5 3.96 33.84
119.025

119.025 Tm
22.769 T
 Factored Lever Arm Moment
Force (T) from B (m) (T-m)
ULS Factor
1.50 8.910 4.510 40.184
1.50 9.801 4.880 47.829
1.50 20.460 3.100 63.426
1.50 0.000 5.613 0.000
1.50 0.000 2.907 0.000
1.50 0.000 4.840 0.000
1.50 0.000 5.320 0.000
1.50 93.234 2.180 203.251
1.50 0.000 1.453 0.000
1.50 7.057 4.580 32.320
1.50 13.020 0.000 0.000
1.50 0.648 5.760 3.731
1.50 0.000 5.907 0.000
1.50 28.224 3.326 93.885
1.50 0.000 3.960 0.000
1.50 8.477 3.960 33.569
153.129 518.194

= 518.194 T-m
W = 153.129 T
B = 6.200 m
518.194 / 153.129 = 3.384 m
3.4 - 6.2/2 = 0.2840 m

= 31.49 T/m2
= 17.91 T/m2

4.4
 17.91

ARIATION SKETCH

= 26.86 T
6 ) / (31.49 + 29.56 ) = 0.445 m
= 11.943 Tm

) x 1 x 2.5 = 1.936 T
1.5 = 2.904 T
/ (0.88 + 0.88 ) = 0.440 m
= 1.278 Tm

= 10.665 Tm
= 23.96 T
m = 1.70 T
 = 98.90 T
6 ) / (27.46 + 17.91 ) = 2.027 m
= 200.477 Tm

) x 1 x 2.5 = 9.592 T
1.5 = 14.388 T
/ (0.88 + 0.88 ) = 2.180 m
= 31.366 Tm

= 66.861 T
1.50 = 100.291 T
/ (7.92 + 7.92 ) = 2.180 m
= 218.634 Tm

= 49.523 Tm
= 15.78 T
m = 12.820 T

= 30 M
= 500 Fe
= 500 Fe
= Moderate
= 50 mm

3.99 N/mm2 R fy
406.728 T/m2 fck 500
20 2.66
25 3.33
30 3.99
35 4.65

Ast
Ast Required Provided Dia Spacing
3199.9 4908.7 25 100
1084.8 1131.0 12 100
1077.0 1131.0 12 100
1084.8 1131.0 12 100
1635.0 4090.6 25 120
0.0 0 120
981.0 2045.3 25 240
981.0 1340.4 16 150
 1635.0 4090.6 25 120
981.0 4090.6 25 120
981.0 1340.4 16 150

Asv Asv
S x Vc
Depth factor s Required provided
0.864 0.517 183.908 392.6991
0.884 0.469 220.690 327.2492

Spacing L Spacing W
Dia
-wise -wise
10 240 200

1.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS:
Return wall height above GL
Overal height of Return wall (including footing)
Unit wt of concrete
Unit wt of moist backfill
Splay Angle
Wall angle
Angle of Repose
Wall Friction
Slope of earth backfill
Earth Fill Height above box
Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Maximum Bearing Pressure
1.2 Dimensions of different elements of Return Wall :
Width of heel slab
Width of toe slab
Wall thickness at base
Wall thickness at top
Base Slab thk near toe
Base Slab thk near wall
Width of base slab
Length of base slab
Return Wall Shaft length
DESIGN OF RCC RETURN WALL FOR RCC BOX
TO BE ADOPTED FOR WALL OF MAX HEIGHT of 5m
= 5
6.8
= 2.5
= 1.8
= 0
a = 4.59
f = 30.00
d = 2/3 x Ф
= 20.00
i = TAN-1
= 0.00
= 0
= M 30
= Fe 500
= 30
= 3.1
= 0.71
= 0.793
= 0.3
= 0.660
= 0.660
= 4.60
= 1.00
= 1.00
=
2.1 SKETCHES

0.3
i=

6.140 5.000

GL

0.793
1.8 0

0.66 0.66

A 0.71 0.793

TYPICAL ELEVATION
1.00 0.710 0.793 3.1

4.603
TYPICAL PLAN
 3 LOAD CALCULATION

3.1 DEAD LOAD CALCULATION

3.1.1 Dead Load of Stem

Area of Rectangular portion of wall
Area of Triangular portion of wall
Weight of Rectangular portion of Stem
Weight of Triangular portion of Stem

3.1.2 Dead Load of Footing

Area of Rectangular portion in base slab A1
Area of Triangular portion in toe slab A2
Area of Rectagular portion below wall A3
Area of Triangular portion in heel slab A4

Weight of A1 = 3.038 x 1 x 2.5

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A3 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Weight of A4 = 0 x 1 x 2.5
Total Weight of Footing

3.1.3 Dead Load of Shear Key

Depth of Key
Width of Key
Volume of Key = 0x0x1
Weight of Key = 0 x 2.5

3.1.4 Passive Earth Fill

Area of rectangular portion A1
Area of Triangular Portion A2

Weight of A1 = 0.809 x 1 x 0.8

Weight of A2 = 0 x 1 x 0.8
Total weight of footing

3.2 EARTH PRESSURE CALCULATION

3.2.1 Active Earth Pressure due to Backfill

(Ref CL. 5.7.1 and 5.8.4 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)
Properties of Back Fill
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
 α = 4.59 0 =
γ = 1.80 T / m3 (moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.332

(EARTH LEVEL)

6.140
6.800

3.666
0.660 (TOP OF Footing)
3.639
(BOTTOM OF Footing)
i) Pressure at Base of Stem
(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as stem height only)
Earth Pressure at Return Wall Base Ka γ h
= 0.332 x 1.8 x 6.14

Total Force at Return Wall Base ( Pa) 0. 5 x kaϒ h

0.50 x 3.666 x 6.14 x 1
Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 11.254 x cos (24.59)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 11.254 x sin (24.59)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 6.140
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.000
h3 = 0.000

Angle of inclination of Pa with Horizontal (δ + α)

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 0 x cos (24.59)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 0 x sin (24.59)

ii) Pressure at Base of Footing

(Note :-The height h for action of pressure is considered as full height from base of footing to s
φ = 30.00 0 =
i = 0.00 0 =
δ = 20.00 0 =
α = 0.000 0 =
γ = 1.80 T/m 3
(moist backfill)

Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure

cos2 ( φ - α)
Ka =
cos2 α cos ( δ + α) 1+

= 0.297
h = 6.800 m
Earth Pressure at base of Footing level Ka γ h
= 0.297 x 1.8 x 6.8
Net Force Pa = 0. 5 x kaϒ h
= 0.50 x ( 3.639 ) x 1 x 6.8
 Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )
Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 12.373 x cos (24.59)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 12.373 x sin (24.59)

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

h = 6.800
h3 = 1/3 cotΦ × tanα × h
cotΦ = 1.732
tanα = 0.000
h3 = 0.000

Earth Pressure due to sloping surcharge Ka ϒ h h3

Angle of inclination of Pa with normal to face (δ )

Horizontal Component ( Pah) = 0 x cos (20)
Vertical Component ( Pav) = 0 x sin (20)

3.2.2 Active Earth Pressure due to Surcharge ( Ref Cl 214.1 of IRC 6)

 Total Force on base of Return Wall 1.2 Ka Y H1
Total Force on base of footing 1.2 Ka Y H2

3.2.3 Passive Earth Pressure For Key

(Ref CL. 5.7.1.5 and 5.7.1.6 of IRS : Substructure & Foundation Code)

cos2 ( φ + α)
Kp =
cos2 α cos (α - δ) 1- sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ + i)
cos (α - δ) cos (α-i)
Depth of key
Depth of footing
Depth of Foundation
Passive earth pressure at bottom of foundation = 0.5 x 4.14 x 0.8 x 1.8^2
Safe passive pressure = 5.37 / 3

Ph = 1.79 x COS(20)

Passive earth pressure due to key = Kp x γ x (h22-h12) / 2 x FOS

= 0.000

h2 =

3.3 VERTICAL LOAD DUE TO EARTH

3.3.1 Load due to Backfill

Area of Rectangular Portion behind wall A5

Area of Triangular Portion in sloped backfill A6
Area of Triangular Portion behind wall A7

Wt of fill A5 = 19.034 x 1.8

Wt of fill A6 = 0 x 1.8
Wt of fill A7 = 1.514 x 1.8
Total weight of Backfill

4.0 STABILITY CHECK

4.1 Stability against Overturning

Forces resisting overturning about A Force (T)
DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 4.605
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 3.784
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 7.595
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 34.261
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.000
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 2.724
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 5.149
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 0.648
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
58.766
 Forces causing overturning about A Force (T)
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 11.251
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 4.367

Factor of Safety = Resisting Moment

Overturning Moment

4.2 Stability against Sliding

Sliding Forces Force(T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 11.251
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 4.367
15.618

Resisting Forces Force(T)

from friction µW 32.321
Passive force 1.682
34.003

Factor of Safety = Resisting Force

Sliding Force

4.3 Bearing Pressure

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)

DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 4.605
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 3.784
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 7.595
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 34.261
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.000
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion behind wall) 2.724
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 5.149
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 0.648
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 11.251
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
 AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 4.367
58.766
Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from heel x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

5.0 DESIGN MOMENTS AND SHEAR

5.1 Stem

Forces Force (T)

AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 10.233
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 4.399
14.632

Maximum Design Moment

Maximum Design Shear
5.2 Base Slab

Forces causing moment about B Force (T)

DL of Stem (Rectangular Portion) 4.605
DL of Stem (Triangular Portion) 3.784
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion of Base Slab) 7.595
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Toe Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Triangular Portion of Heel Slab) 0.000
DL of Footing (Rectangular Portion below Stem) 0.000
DL of Key 0.000
DL of Backfill (Rectangular Portion behind Stem) 34.261
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Slope) 0.000
DL of Backfill (Triangular Portion in Footing) 2.724
AEP - Backfil (Vertical Component) 5.149
Front earth fill (rectangular Portion) 0.648
Front earth fill (Triangular portion) 0.000
AEP - Backfill (Horizontal Component) 11.251
AEP - Sloping Surcharge (Horizontal Component) 0.000
AEP - Train + Track Surcharge 4.367

Net moment
Net Weight
Base Width
Distance of point of application of resultant from Toe x=
Eccentricity e = x - b/2 =

Pressure at Toe = W/b ( 1 + 6e/ b)

Pressure at Heel = W/b ( 1 - 6e/ b)

0.71 0.793
4.60
 26.48 24.20 21.65

TYPICAL PRESSURE VARIATION SKETCH

5.2.1 Toe Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 0.71 x (26.485 + 24.2 )

Line of Action of force from face 0.71/ 3 ( 2 x 26.48 + 24.2 ) / (26.48 + 24.2 )
Moment about face 17.993 x 0.36

Weight of Toe Slab 0.5 x 0.71 x (0.66 + 0.66 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 0.71/ 3 ( 2 x 0.66 + 0.66 ) / (0.66 + 0.66 )
Moment about face 1.757 x 0.355

Design Moment at face 6.484 - 0.624

Maximum shear at face 17.993 - 1.757
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.602
5.2.2 Heel Slab

Net Force due to upward Pressure 0.5 x 3.1 x (21.649 + 11.675 )

Line of Action of force from face 3.1/ 3 ( 2 x 11.68 + 21.65 ) / (21.65 + 11.68 )
Moment about face 51.652 x 1.395

Weight of Heel Slab 0.5 x 3.1 x (0.66 + 0.66 ) x 1 x 2.5

Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 3.1/ 3 ( 2 x 0.66 + 0.66 ) / (0.66 + 0.66 )
Moment about face 7.673 x 1.55

Weight of Backfill
Weight Considering ULS factor of
Line of Action of force from face 3.1/ 3 ( 2 x 6.14 + 6.14 ) / (6.14 + 6.14 )
Moment about face 55.478 x 1.55

Design Moment at face 85.991 + 11.892 - 72.073

Maximum Shear at face 7.673 + 55.478 - 51.652
Design Shear at d distance from face where d = 0.6

7.0 REINFORCEMENTS

Grade of concrete
Grade of steel
Grade of steel for stirrup/ shear links
Exposure Condition
Clear Cover

Mu lim coeff ( R ) =
=

Eff. Depth Eff depth

Description Moment
Required Provided
Stem Main bars- Inner face 59.839 0.384 0.733
Stem Main bars- Outer face - - 0.735
Stem Distribution- Inner face - - 0.733
Stem Distribution- Outer face - - 0.735
Toe Slab Main bars - Bottom 5.860 0.120 0.602

Longitudinal bars - Top 0.600

Toe Slab Distribution - - 0.602
Heel Slab Main bars - Top 25.810 0.252 0.600
Longitudinal bars - Bottom 0.602
Heel Slab Distribution bars - - 0.602

Shear Eff depth Ult. Shear

Force Provided Shear Stress % steel Pt Strength
Stem 14.632 0.733 0.196 0.429 0.527
Base Slab 9.27 0.602 0.151 0.278 0.432

Spacing Spacing
Dia
Stirrups Horizontally Vertically Stirrups
Stem 10 250 250 Base Slab
ALL FOR RCC BOX
F MAX HEIGHT of 5m

m (from figure)
m
T/m3 (IS 875:1987 Part 1)
T/m 3
(IS 875:1987 Part 1)
o

o
(from figure)

o (Table 1. As per soil report)

( Cl 5.7.1Substructure & Foundation

o Code)

(1 / (2 /cos 0)) (from figure)

o

m (assumed)

T/m2

m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (from figure)
m (calculated per unit width)
m (calculated per unit width)
 Formation Level

0 m Fill height
Top of Box Level

6.800

0.66

Founding Level
3.1 B
 = 1.842 m2
= 1.51351 m2
1.842 x 1 x 2.5 = 4.605 T
1.514 x 1 x 2.5 = 3.784 T

= 3.038 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 7.595 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
= 7.595 T

= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m
= 0.000 m3
= 0.000 T

= 0.809 m2
= 0.000 m2

= 0.648 T
= 0.000 T
= 0.648 T

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
 0.080 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)
ght only)

x 1.8 x 6.14 = 3.666 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
3.666 x 6.14 x 1 = 11.254 T
= 24.59 o
54 x cos (24.59) = 10.233 T
54 x sin (24.59) = 4.683 T

- in presence of fill

Ka ϒ h h3 = 0.000 T
= 24.59 o
cos (24.59) = 0.000 T
sin (24.59) = 0.000 T

t from base of footing to surcharge line)

0.524 radians
0.000 radians
0.349 radians
0.000 radians
backfill)

sin ( φ + δ) sin(φ - i) 2
cos ( δ + α) cos (α-i)

x 1.8 x 6.8 = 3.639 T / m2

x kaϒ h × h
( 3.639 ) x 1 x 6.8 = 12.373 T
 = 24.59 o
373 x cos (24.59) = 11.251 T
373 x sin (24.59) = 5.149 T

- in presence of fill

= 0.000 T

= 20.00 o
cos (20) = 0.000 T
= 0.000 T
 = 4.399 T
= 4.367 T

2 = 4.143

.14 x 0.8 x 1.8^2
= 0m
= 0.66 m
= 1.8 m
= 5.370 T
= 1.790 T

= 1.682 T

h1 =1.8

0.000
0.71 0

30 0.410

19.034 m2
0.000 m2
1.514 m2
Total 20.548 m2

= 34.261 T
= 0.000 T
= 2.724 T
= 36.986 T
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
1.353 6.231
1.039 3.930
2.302 17.480
0.473 0.000
2.536 0.000
1.107 0.000
0.710 0.000
3.053 104.599
3.570 0.000
1.339 3.647
4.603 23.700
0.355 0.230
0.237 0.000
159.817
 Moment
Lever Arm from A (m)
(T-m)
2.856 32.132
3.400 0.000
3.400 14.848
46.980

159.817 = 3.402
46.980
SAFE

µ= 0.55

34.003 = 2.18
15.618
SAFE

Moment
Lever Arm (m)
(T-m)
3.250 14.966
3.564 13.487
2.302 17.480
4.130 0.000
2.067 0.000
3.497 0.000
3.893 0.000
1.550 53.105
1.033 0.000
3.264 8.893
0.000 0.000
4.248 2.751
4.366 0.000
2.856 32.132
3.400 0.000
 3.400 14.848
157.661
= 157.661 T-m
W = 58.766 T
B = 4.603 m
157.661 / 58.766 = 2.683 m
2.7-4.603/2 = 0.3814 m

= 19.11 T/m2 SAFE

= 6.42 T/m2 SAFE

LA from Moment (T-

ULS Factor Base (m) m)
1.5 2.58 39.58
1.5 3.07 0.00
1.5 3.07 20.26
59.839

59.839 Tm
14.632 T
 Factored Lever Arm Moment
ULS Factor Force (T) from B (m) (T-m)
1.50 6.908 3.250 22.449
1.50 5.676 3.564 20.230
1.50 11.392 2.302 26.220
1.50 0.000 4.130 0.000
1.50 0.000 2.067 0.000
1.50 0.000 3.497 0.000
1.50 0.000 3.893 0.000
1.50 51.392 1.550 79.657
1.50 0.000 1.033 0.000
1.50 4.086 3.264 13.340
1.50 7.723 0.000 0.000
1.50 0.648 4.248 2.751
1.50 0.000 4.366 0.000
1.50 16.876 2.579 43.520
1.50 0.000 3.070 0.000
1.50 6.550 3.070 20.110
87.825 228.277

= 228.277 T-m
W = 87.825 T
B = 4.603 m
228.277 / 87.825 = 2.599 m
2.6 - 4.603/2 = 0.2977 m

= 26.48 T/m2
= 11.68 T/m2

3.1
 11.68

ARIATION SKETCH

= 17.99 T
) / (26.48 + 24.2 ) = 0.360 m
= 6.484 Tm

) x 1 x 2.5 = 1.172 T
1.5 = 1.757 T
/ (0.66 + 0.66 ) = 0.355 m
= 0.624 Tm

= 5.860 Tm
= 16.24 T
m = 2.47 T
 = 51.65 T
) / (21.65 + 11.68 ) = 1.395 m
= 72.073 Tm

x 1 x 2.5 = 5.115 T
1.5 = 7.673 T
(0.66 + 0.66 ) = 1.550 m
= 11.892 Tm

= 36.986 T
1.50 = 55.478 T
(6.14 + 6.14 ) = 1.550 m
= 85.991 Tm

= 25.810 Tm
= 11.50 T
m = 9.273 T

= 30 M
= 500 Fe
= 500 Fe
= Moderate
= 50 mm

3.99 N/mm2 R fy
406.728 T/m2 fck 500
20 2.66
25 3.33
30 3.99
35 4.65

Ast
Ast Required Provided Dia Spacing
1934.7 3141.6 20 100
882.0 1005.3 16 200
879.6 904.8 12 125
882.0 904.8 12 125
1204.0 1675.5 16 120
0.0 0 120
720.0 1309.0 20 240
722.4 754.0 12 150
 1200.0 2618.0 20 120
722.4 837.8 16 240
722.4 754.0 12 150

Asv Asv
S x Vc
Depth factor s Required provided
0.909 0.479 229.885 314.1593
0.955 0.413 257.471 280.4993

Spacing L Spacing W
Dia
-wise -wise
10 280 200