Noun
/æt rɛst ɜrθ ˈprɛʃər/
"At-rest earth pressure" refers to the lateral pressure exerted by soil on a structure or excavation at a condition where the soil is neither compacted nor able to expand. This concept is primarily used in geotechnical engineering and civil engineering. It is crucial in the design of retaining walls, basements, and tunnels to understand how soil will exert pressure against structural elements.
The term is commonly used in technical and professional contexts such as engineering, construction, and geology. It is not frequently encountered in everyday oral communication but is common in written technical documents, research papers, and textbooks.
"The design of the retaining wall must consider the at-rest earth pressure to ensure stability."
"El diseño del muro de contención debe considerar la presión de tierra en reposo para garantizar la estabilidad."
"Engineers often calculate the at-rest earth pressure to prevent structural failure."
"Los ingenieros a menudo calculan la presión de tierra en reposo para prevenir fallas estructurales."
"Understanding at-rest earth pressure is essential for safe excavation practices."
"Entender la presión de tierra en reposo es esencial para prácticas de excavación seguras."
While "at-rest earth pressure" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the concept relates to broader engineering expressions.
"Everybody has a breaking point, and understanding the at-rest earth pressure can prevent disaster."
"Todos tienen un punto de quiebre, y entender la presión de tierra en reposo puede prevenir un desastre."
"In civil engineering, ignoring the at-rest earth pressure is like building on sand."
"En ingeniería civil, ignorar la presión de tierra en reposo es como construir sobre arena."
"One must calculate the at-rest earth pressure properly, or the foundation will crumble."
"Uno debe calcular la presión de tierra en reposo correctamente, o la fundación se desmoronará."
"Designing without considering at-rest earth pressure is a recipe for structural failure."
"Diseñar sin considerar la presión de tierra en reposo es una receta para el fracaso estructural."
The term "earth pressure" refers to the pressure exerted by soil, with "earth" tracing back to Old English "eorðe," which means the ground or soil. The prefix "at-rest" signifies a state of being still, not in motion, indicating a condition of equilibrium within the soil.