How Surcharge Load Actually Works on Your Projects
If you're ever planning a retaining wall or a foundation, you can't just think about the weight of the dirt itself; you have to account for the surcharge load sitting on top of it. It's one of those terms that sounds a bit technical, like something only a structural engineer would care about, but it's actually a pretty simple concept that can make or break your construction project. Basically, it's any extra weight that's placed on the ground surface near a slope or a wall. ...