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If you haven't already heard of The Sprouted Kitchen Cookbook, named for the blog Sara and Hugh Forte keep by the same name, you're probably not a food blogger (nor someone who follows The James Beard Awards, for which it is a recent nominee). Last summer, when the book first launched, I only slightly exaggerate that about nine out of ten food blogs I followed featured the book at one point or another. And it's not hard to see why.
Like the blog, the Sprouted Kitchen book is gorgeous, filled with colorful, crisp images on every spread. The recipes are focused on whole foods, from lentil meatballs in lemon pesto (the closest thing to non-meat meatballs I've ever had!) to flourless chocolate-banana pudding cakes (souffle-esque and wonderful). While, true, we've mentioned this book briefly here before, last fall when we had Sara's mashies n' greens (our kale mashed potatoes), we wanted to highlight it again, partly because we love how kind and approachable Sara is—something anyone who's interacted with her can see—and partly because of one recipe in particular that has blown us away: this buckwheat harvest tart.
So a few things about this tart: When I first saw the recipe, I pictured something like a pizza, but, if your mind is going to the same place, be sure it thinks deep-dish. Made in a fluted tart pan with a removal bottom or, as in our case, a 10-inch springform, this tart is a sturdy, thick pie filled with a blend of roasted squash (we used sweet potatoes, in keeping with what was readily available this time of year), balsamic caramelized onions, sautéed Swiss chard, eggs and cheese (we used Pecorino). Making it takes time and a mess of dishes, but the end result is filling and hearty and different from any other tart I've had. While the idea made me think pizza, the eggs made me think quiche and, in fact, it's neither and it's both: a truly unique, hefty tart.
I also feel like featuring Sara's tart and book is especially appropriate after that last post, which, in the comments, turned into a fascinating discussion about how we deal with the incredibly talented writers, photographers, artists, people, etc., who intersect with our lives. I'm going to guess that Sara would be sweet and humble about her and Hugh's work, but as thousands of readers know, it's something special. From the arresting pictures to the innovative recipes, their blog and their book are treasures for beauty-loving, real-food-eating people everywhere and, honestly, the SK cookbook is one of the favorites I own (thanks, by the way, to a giveaway at Kasey's fantastic Turntable Kitchen!).
I love getting to tell you about it here because I love getting to point to something done as beautifully and thoughtfully as it was—and, in light of our recent chats about the value of blogging and why we're blogging and what that means for us, pointing to others' work is something I want to do more and more of here. It helps my proud heart to put others before myself, even in small ways like through blog posts. And, ironically, it helps me like it here more. The funny thing about giving, I think, even just giving praise or giving a listening ear or giving friendship like so many of you give to me here (!!), is that, really, you always end up being blessed yourself. And that reminds me of another post of Sara's, actually, from Tuesday night, where she talks about the joy of hosting and feeding other people good food. It's "an exercise in generosity," she writes—which is an exercise the competitive, ambitious, driven world, especially the blog world, needs to see.
On that note, a quick announcement: I feel so strongly about this need in my own heart to put others before myself that, for the next month, I'm trying a social media experiment wherein I stop promoting my own content online (not because there's something wrong with posting your own posts to social networks). Posts will still go live here on Tuesdays and Fridays (at least, that's the plan), but there won't be corresponding announcements on our FB page, Twitter profile or other online networks. What this means is two things: (1) You'll have to come here to find any new content, (2) I'll get to practice making much of not-myself and (3) You're going to be seeing a lot more of a lot of other writers', photographers', designers' content on our social channels. I'm pretty excited about it.
Sara Forte's Buckwheat Harvest Tart
Adapted from The Sprouted Kitchen Cookbook
Serves 6
As Sara says in the book, this recipe takes a little prep work, so I'd recommend either setting aside an afternoon to play in the kitchen or doing as many steps ahead of time as possible. The crust could be made and chilled the day before; the Swiss chard, sauteed and refrigerated; the sweet potatoes, roasted; and the onions, caramelized. Then all you need to do for dinner is assemble and quickly bake.
For the crust:
1 cup buckwheat flour
3/4 cup einkorn flour (or other all-purpose flour)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into cubes
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
For the filling:
3 cups cubed sweet potato (from about two peeled sweet potatoes)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups chopped)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small yellow onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 eggs
1 cup grated Pecorino cheese
Step one is making the crust:
In a food processor, add the buckwheat, einkorn and the salt, and pulse to combine. Add the cubes of butter and thyme, and keep pulsing until pea-size chunks form. Add the apple cider vinegar and keep pulsing; then the cold water, one tablespoon at a time. Stop when the dough just barely holds together and begins looking like a ball of dough. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it up and set it in the fridge for at least a half hour and up to overnight.
When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and grease the tart pan.
Next, bake the crust:
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the buckwheat dough into a circle slightly larger than your tart pan. Sara says to make it about 1/4-inch thick, but I have no idea how thick mine was because I just focused on the circle size. Transfer the dough to the greased tart pan—either an 11-inch fluted or a similar-sized springform, ideally something with a removable bottom—press the dough into the bottom an dup the sides, patching up any holes. I sort of formed pretend fluting around the sides, like a pie crust, as I pressed the dough only partway up the pan's sides.
Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork, lay a piece of parchment paper on top and fill the tart shell with pie weights (Sara uses rocks from the garden; I used some random beans). Bake the crust for 15 minutes; then, remove the weights and parchment, and return to the oven until the top looks almost dry, 10 to 12 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Now, for the fillings!
Roast the sweet potatoes:
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoons alt and nutmeg. Spread this mixture in an even layer in a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet, and bake until the squash begins to brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Saute the Swiss chard:
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil and the garlic. When the garlic starts to sizzle a bit and becomes fragrant, add the chopped Swiss chard, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the chard is wilted and unbelievably smaller in size, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Caramelize the onions (bliss!):
Peel and halve the onion and thinly slice it. In the same pan you just used for the chard, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion slices and a pinch of salt, and stir every so often until everything's caramelized and fragrant, about 20 minutes. When the onions are a nice light brown color, add the balsamic vinegar, stir and turn off the heat. The onions will absorb the vinegar as they cool a bit.
Put together the filling:
OK, here's the final stretch. Squeeze out excess water from the Swiss chard and return it to the bowl. Whisk together the eggs and add them to the chard. Next, add 3/4 of the sweet potatoes, half the Pecorino, the caramelized onion and a few shakes of pepper. Mix it all together. Spread it in the baked tart crust, which by now has been cooling for a little bit from its first bake. Scatter the remaining sweet potatoes and cheese all over the top.
Bake the tart for around 25 to 30 minutes, until it's set and the top is browned. Let it cool for five to 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan and slicing the tart into pieces.
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Lovely looking tart, Shanna!! I need to get this book now!! Looks amazing! I have heard so much about this book but I don't know what was stopping me from buying it!
We have a cookbook club at work and last month we read and cooked through Sprouted Kitchen. It was a great way to taste not one but about 15 of the recipes in the book. Every single one was fantastic, interesting and healthful. I loved it so much that I immediately bought a copy for myself and am so happy that I did!
I just adore you! (And Sara's work, of course. But mostly you.)
I love this tart! I've made it twice before and it's such a satisfying blend of flavors. Also, what a refreshing idea to promote the work of others for a month.
What a lovely, and much-deserved, tribute to the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook and blog. I frequently use the book for inspiration and entertainment (it's so beautiful!). Thanks for highlighting this recipe. I haven't yet tried it, but I'm going to now.
Sharmila | Cheeky Chilli
That is a splendiferous tart. So rustic and magnificent, it has to be amazing.
I love reading this blog. It always takes me to calm and happy place, with wonderful visions of food.
Marie @ Little Kitchie
ummmm I want to dive into the computer screen and devour that tart. Looks incredible!! The SK cookbook has been on my wishlist for months. I've borrowed my girlfriend's copy a time or two, but I need to get my own!
Your recipes on this blog (especially those cauliflower enchiladas!) have single-handedly turned my meat-at-every-single-meal husband into a believer in the beauty of vegetarian meals like this one – hooray! This is definitely going on the list to make. Pinning!
Oh yes, as soon as I read Sara's book I knew it was going to be a game-changer. I think about it often and I love that it makes me do that.
I also love the idea of your social media experiment. I hate feeling like I need to share my posts on twitter/facebook/whatever and I love the idea of promoting others instead. I know that I'm not always as good as that as I should be. I can definitely learn from your example.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
I don't know what's taken me so long but I am ordering this cookbook today (thank you for the reminder!) .. and I totally know where you are coming from re: your social media experiment. I have been blogging now (more full-time-ish and on a more regular basis) since last July and it totally feels weird and overwhelming promoting yourself and your posts. . not only b/c it's promoting yourself but also b/c there are so many social media outlets and most of the same people are on all of them so it's like you are blasting out the same message in multiple places to the same people. I completely agree with sharing and promoting other blogs and posts that touch me, speak to me, I love the recipe or the writing or the photography. . or maybe it's simply a yummy sweet treat recipe I want others to know about. I love the conviction in your heart and that you are doing this! and I love that you are doing this now. Easter will be here soon and this represents so many things for me- Spring/Easter/Renewal/Re-birth/Resurrection/Refreshment . . what a great time to reflect on things and gain perspective. Thank you for this post, Shanna.
J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats
Buckwheat is such a nice flavor to pair with dark greens and sweet potatoes! And nothing that sounds like a cross between a pizza and a quiche could be bad in my opinion….
Katie (The Muffin Myth)
I've had the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook on my shelf for many months and only recently have I pulled it out and started experimenting with the recipes. So much good stuff! I've actually got a recipe from the book photographed and ready to post in the coming weeks.
I also love the idea of your social experiment. It does wear one down, the constant self-promotion and attention getting stuff we feel like we must do. I've tried to take a big step back and remember my priorities, why I do this, which is helpful. Looking forward to seeing how your month unfolds
Sara's book is one of my favorites, too, and I'm so glad you won the giveaway! I haven't tried this tart, but the combination of flavors make me think I'd love it. That girl deserves all of her success!
sara forte
It's hard to explain how reading things like this makes me feel. Yours is one of the first blogs I ever read when I began to realize what a huge world blogging was. Always a sincere voice, wonderful recipes and the perfect personal element. Thank you for the kind words about the book. It is so flattering to know that you make my recipes in YOUR kitchen. That's crazy to me! Hope we can share food together someday! Truly, thank you so so much, Shanna!
This looks amazing and I'm going to try this very soon!
Sublime offering! This is slated for Saturday's dinner…For your francophone/french readers…einkorn flour = Farine de Petit Epeutre…and can be found in ANY épicerie "bio" or even most supermarkets such as Carrefour or Intermarché! I love buckwheat flour and groats (sarrasin ou blé noir en français) and use them in savory crêpes, as wraps, and with anything really!
Thank you for this texturally and visually stunning recipe…can't wait to attempt to reproduce your spectacular results.


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TELL CITY – Swiss Plywood closed its doors this week, falling victim to the nation's struggling domestic furniture industry and a deepening recession.
Bill Borders, chairman of Swiss Plywood, said Monday he was in the process of notifying approximately 40 employees of the decision. Officials announced in December that the company would halt production by the end of the year unless a buyer could be found.
Another furniture company had considered buying Swiss Plywood but economic conditions prevented the deal from moving forward.
ST. MEINRAD – Police said three men, two of them Perry County residents, stole anhydrous ammonia from a St. Meinrad farm cooperative Friday night and attempted to flee into Perry County before being stopped.
Charles L. Faust, 44, of Branchville; Bryan Jarboe, 44, of Bristow and Shannon L. Baker, 28, of Parrotsville, Tenn., were jailed on charges of theft of anhydrous ammonia and other meth and weapons-related offenses.
Tell City celebrates 150 years
The summer of 2008 will long be remembered for the celebration of Tell City's sesquicentennial. The week-long event had current and former Tell Citians – and residents of surrounding communities – kicking up their heels to mark the 150th anniversary of the community's founding.
The Aug. 2-9 event, which also marked the 50th Schweizer Fest, drew thousands of visitors for an opening-day parade, activities for kids, beer and wine gardens, barbecue cook-off, German music and fireworks.
MOUNT PLEASANT – Dickie and Debbie Baize lost nearly all of their possessions when fire destroyed their home Friday on Indiana 66. Anyone who would like to help the family by donating clothing or household items can contact family friend Laura Flamion at 843-4569 or 499-4861 or Lisa Persinger at 843-5316 or 719-0256.
TELL CITY – The Hoosier National Forest invites Perry Countians and others to turn their old Christmas trees into fish habitat in area lakes and ponds.
When submerged, recycled live Christmas trees offer habitats to enhance feeding and cover for a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill and other sunfish species. Once submerged, the trees serve as foundation for the growth of algae. This attracts insects and other invertebrates, which provide food for small fish.
CANNELTON – The city of Cannelton will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 on the city sewage department's combined sewer overflow long-term control plan. The purpose of the meeting is to give the public an opportunity to comment on the revised long-term control plan, which includes infrastructure improvements to the wastewater-collection system and elimination or minimizing impacts of combined-sewer overflows on water quality.
JASPER – The Jasper Community Arts Commission in its role as Regional Arts Partner to the Indiana Arts Commission invites artists within Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange and Perry counties to participate in a special workshop Jan. 10. Photographing artwork for publication, Web sites and entries, provides the base for the four-hour workshop being offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jasper Arts Center's Community Room.
Leonard Dowhie, member of the art faculty at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, will be the presenter for this workshop.
TELL CITY – Members of the Tell City-Troy Township School Board adopted unanimously three resolutions supporting $2 million in renovation work for Tell City High school at a public hearing Tuesday.
TELL CITY – The trial of a Tell City woman charged with the 2005 death of 7-month-old Izaak Harney has been delayed until at least July.
Special Judge William Weikert agreed this month to delay Heather D. Sandage's trial, which had been scheduled to begin Dec. 15. The Tell City woman is charged with a Class A felony charge of battery resulting in death. She remains free on bail.
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June 14th, 2012 #1
tried to finish something w/o you guys
tried to make her dark.
I really liked this last night,
problems im seeing the day after : lighting, tone.
I'm in that stalling suck period i think.
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Everything is low key I understand that but you have a light that radiating out from a hole and it needs to shine. I brightened some things darkened others, tried to neutralized the solid purple you had cause there was just so much of it. If you have a solid purple/pinkish color like that try to neutralize it with some variations of green mixed with a hint of blue so its not so harsh on the the eyes. Good luck ^_^
June 23rd, 2012 #4
I like the mood of the piece it would be good to bring out the mid-tones in the darker regions but try not to lose the sense of mystery. You could subtlety hint at her silhouette towards the top but try not to make it too apparent as it may distract form that moodiness that the piece has as a whole.
A few hints at the structure around her would help place her in the environment. At the moment I assume she is in a cave.
It's progressing well.
June 26th, 2012 #5
Most everybody feels this way: just keep going. Even the greatest artists in history saw all there own flaws in the work they produced. The trick is to keep at it. Just understand that no matter how good you get, you will always see the flaws. By the way: cool concept, nice colors. Keep going!
June 28th, 2012 #6
Thanks guys sorry it took me so long to reply. I've been awol. I have some more confidence now. and ill be back with a redraw soon. Thank you (:
July 3rd, 2012 #7
Nice work. I really want to see the final version. I feel something is not right with her mouth, check its position with respect to the nose and perhaps some other structural issues (maybe somebody more expert than me can confirm). I do think there not a lot to do to make it awesome.
Edit: I just made an ugly overpaint to check the anatomy a bit. I think those shoulders are misplaced, the head may be too high also (her head is leaning forward, I think the chin should be lower). Feel free to disagree with it.
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While the company had enjoyed success with both cars and airplane engines for several decades after World War II, a crisis occurred in the early 70's due to cost overruns in the jet engine program. The military side of Rolls-Royce was nationalized, spinning off the automobile production into a separate company and kicking off a new chapter in Rolls-Royce history. Interestingly, this independent company would itself be purchased by a different British aeronautical firm, Vickers, a mere 9 years later. After almost two decades of producing luxury automobiles that were initially well-received but lost some of their luster due to quality control issues and questions of engineering, Vickers eventually bowed out of the luxury car business. In a complicated maneuver, Rolls-Royce was sold to Volkswagen in 1998, who retained the rights to the Bentley line of cars, with BMW picking up the license to produce Rolls-Royce vehicles but not the definitive grille or Spirit of Ecstasy hood emblem. They were forced to purchase these from VW in a separate deal. In 2002, BMW took full possession of the Rolls-Royce brand and legacy.


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The time has finally come for the 2013 NFL Draft to get underway. One of the biggest events Jets fans are looking forward to, due to the lackluster attempt of a season this past year. In order for the 2013 offense (and future ones) to succeed this coming season, the Jets needs to draft a play-maker. I see a potential play-maker in wide receiver out of West Virginia University, Tavon Austin. Austin ranked up 2,764 yards in total for the Mountaineers, and made a huge impact with 17 touchdowns. Austin is versatile, and that is an excellent trait to have as a young rookie. He can punt return, kick return, and even rush the ball, if needed. I say draft him. Here's why: Marty Morhingweg's offense. The west coast offense will need speed, and that's exactly what Austin brings to the table. Some fans question his ability to fit into a scheme with Kerley in the mix, but two, fast slot-type receivers are exactly what a west coast offense would beg for. The weapons lost on the offense include Keller, Greene, and Edwards, if the Jets don't resign him (hopefully they do). Imagine an offense with Edwards and Hill split out as the outside receivers, while you have Austin, Holmes, and Kerley at your disposal in slot or other, unique formations. Drag routes could be used all day with success. So why should the Jets not draft him? You tell me!
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A system for latching a plurality of connector modules (22) or multimodule units (18,20) in an array (10) to a panel (14) includes opposing parallel assemblies (30,32) mounted to the panel and each having a plurality of cam levers (34) in associated opposing pairs at each module site, each mounted along respective shafts (38) of the assemblies and adapted to be reciprocally rotatable about the shaft (38) outwardly from and inwardly toward the array. Each cam lever (34) includes a recess (68) into which a latching projection (100) of a module is receivable upon module insertion into the array, which when cam lever (34) is rotated inwardly urges the module into fully mated position in its receptacle connector (12), and which raises the projection (100) when the cam lever (34) is rotated outwardly, ejecting the module (22) from the receptacle connector (12). Several cam levers (34) can be ganged together to be rotatable outwardly as a unit, corresponding to several modules ganged as a unit (18,20). Unactuated cam levers retain their associated modules latched in fully mated positions.
1. A system for releasably retaining a plurality of modules in an array on a panel, comprising:
a pair of opposing assemblies secured to a panel at an array site, each assembly including at least a base member mounted against and along a surface of said panel, and each base member including a plurality of flange sections extending upwardly having aligned holes extending therethrough along which a shaft member is secured proximate said panel surface;
an array of cam lever members mounted in spaced relationship along said shaft member at each site of a module, said cam lever members each including a shaft-receiving aperture and coextending from said shaft member extending therethrough and away from said panel surface to respective free ends and reciprocally rotatably movable about said shaft member in a direction toward and away from the other said assembly, said cam lever members of both said assemblies being associated in opposing pairs at a said module site, and each said cam lever free end being adapted to be manually engaged to be rotated toward and away from the opposing said assembly between outward and inward positions;
each said cam lever member of each said pair including means for retaining a module in cooperation with retention means of said module laterally therealong when a said module is positioned in said array adjacent and between said pair of cam lever members and said cam lever members of said pair are rotated to respective said inward positions, with said retaining means and said module retention means cooperating to retain said module in said fully mated condition; and
each said cam lever member of each said pair including a means for ejecting a module in cooperation with ejection means of a said module when said cam lever members of said pair are rotated to respective said outward positions,
whereby a said module is retainable in said array by a pair of opposing cam levers independently of other modules separate therefrom in said array and is easily removable from said array while other said cam lever members retain said other separate modules in said array, and is retainable by means alongside said modules and needing only limited height, and said array of modules is retainable adjacent said panel among a plurality of like adjacent arrays, eliminating the need for additional framework and facilitating access to said modules.
2. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cam lever free ends are aligned in a common row and at least two adjacent ones of said cam lever free ends include means secured thereto and therebetween joining said adjacent cam lever free ends such that said thus-joined cam levers are rotatable outwardly and inwardly about said shaft as a unit from side portions of at least two adjacent ones of said modules similarly ganged together to be manipulated as a unit, whereby only one said cam lever need be engaged to rotate both said adjacent cam lever free ends simultaneously.
3. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein a locking member is securable to ends of flanges of said base member along outwardly facing surfaces of said cam levers of each said assembly to assuredly retain all said cam levers in their respective first positions retaining said modules in fully mated relationship with respective said receptacle connectors of said array.
4. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base members are secured to bracket members mounted to said panel.
5. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein spacer means are mounted on said shaft members at selected locations between adjacent ones of said cam levers, spacing certain ones of said cam levers apart to coincide with spacing of adjacent ones of said modules in said array.
6. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retention means is an upper surface of a recess of said cam lever and said cooperable retention means is an upper surface of a projection from a side of a said module.
7. A system as set forth in claim,-2 wherein said ejection means is a lower surface of said recess of said cam lever and said cooperable retention means is a lower surface of said projection of said module.
8. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cam lever includes detent means in cooperation with cooperating detent means of said base member defining first and second positions angularly about said shaft, whereby an opposed pair of said cam levers in said first position retain a said module and in said second position eject said module respectively.
9. A system as set forth in claim 8 wherein said cam lever detent means comprise first and second recesses along a lower surface proximate said shaft-receiving aperture, and said base member cooperating detent means comprise a ball detent assembly secured in said base member at each said cam lever adjacent and spring loaded against said lower surface to be receivable in said first and second recesses when said cam lever is rotated to said first and second positions.
10. A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shaft members extend through aligned holes in upwardly extending flanges at least at ends of respective said base members and through said aligned shaft-receiving apertures of said cam levers of each said assembly.
11. A system as set forth in claim 10 wherein end members are securable to aligned ends of said base members of said opposed assemblies to secure said shaft members in said aligned holes of said base member flanges of respective said base members.
This relates to the field of electrical connectors and more particularly to systems for retaining and selectively ejecting electrical connector modules of arrays.
Arrays of electrical connectors are utilized in electronics bays of aircraft for example for integrating the wiring throughout all of the electrical systems of the aircraft including power, control, detection, indication, radio reception and transmission and so on, and for interconnecting such systems with each other and especially with black boxes for controlling or sensing. Cables of electrical conductors extend from such systems to the electronics bay in bundles or harnesses terminated thereat by electrical connectors matable with corresponding connectors in banks or arrays in a wire integration panel at the electronics bay. As disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,735,583; 4,778,411 and 4,864,721 for example such electrical connectors may be single row modular plug connectors matable with modular receptacle connectors mounted on the panel. Typically the plug modules may be arranged in sets of two or five to be handled as a unit defining two or five rows of electrical contacts, and matable with corresponding receptacle connectors in the array having two or five rows of matable contacts. Each of the rows of contacts includes a keying system for physically encoding the row so that only the appropriate plug module can be inserted in the appropriate row of the receptacle connector.
Mating connectors typically have a means for fastening themselves together upon being mated, such as by integral latches or by spring clips as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,735,583. Especially in high vibration environments such as aircraft it is generally desirable for each module to include such a latch at each end to retain itself mated to the receptacle connector, or where the modules are ganged together for the multi-module unit to be latched to the receptacle connector at a plurality of locations at each end for vibration resistance, to assure that the connectors remain fully mated at all contact locations.
It is desirable for the means latching a module or multi-module unit to be easily delatched at both ends simultaneously for removal such as during repair or servicing.
It is further desirable for the means latching a multi-module unit to a receptacle connector to enable quick delatching for unmating the connectors, thus not requiring individual delatching of the latches at each of the multiple sites along each end.
It is also desirable for the means latching the modules and multi-module units in the receptacle connectors of an array to remain latched at all latch sites while permitting easy delatching of only selected sites, thus assuring that all nearby connectors remain mated while the selected module or multi-module unit is removed such as for repair of servicing.
It is yet further desirable for the latching means to define a low profile permitting bundles of conductors to be routed close the the connector array for dense packing of multiple connector arrays in an electronics bay, and also not obstruct access to or removal and replacement of connectors of an array.
It is similarly desirable for the latching means to define a narrow profile permitting dense packing of adjacent connector arrays.
It is also further desirable for the latching means to include means for ejecting a module or multi-module unit from the receptacle connector at least a certain distance to enable manual or tool-assisted gripping of the module or multi-module unit from amid the adjacent modules closely spaced therefrom, for complete removal from the array.
It is additionally desirable for the latching means to be rugged and durable.
The present invention is a system for retaining a plurality of plug connector modules or multi-module units in an assured mated condition with corresponding receptacle connectors mounted side-by-side in an aligned array on a panel and for selectively ejecting a module or unit from such mated condition. A pair of retention/ejection assemblies are mounted to the panel each along and adjacent to a respective side of the array of receptacle connectors. Each assembly includes a plurality of cam levers extending along a common shaft mounted to a base member secured to the panel along the side of the array, a cam lever being located at each respective latching site. Each cam lever is reciprocally rotatable about the shaft inwardly toward and outwardly away from the receptacle connector array between first and second positions. Both assemblies are programmed to match the array of plug modules and correspond to the multi-module units, by the free ends of the appropriate number of adjacent cam levers being ganged appropriately by a pin of appropriate length fastened through aligned holes therethrough to act as a single cam lever unit.
Each cam lever includes a recess adjacent a projection outwardly from the side surface of a plug module or multi-module unit when inserted into a receptacle connector, to latch the module or unit in a fully mated condition in the receptacle connector. Projections are disposed at each end of a module and multi-module unit and each defines a respective ledge-like upwardly facing retention surface cooperable with a corresponding downwardly facing surface defined by the top of the recess of the cam lever. The projection can be a separate member secured along a side face of a plug module; the separate member can further have a length corresponding to the number of modules being ganged together and be fastenable to each of the modules thereof and thus serve as the means securing or ganging the plug modules together.
When the respective pair of opposed cam levers or cam lever units are rotated to their second or outward positions, the plug module or multi-module unit is inserted between the cam levers or units until the projections are within the respective recesses and resting on the lower recess surfaces. Then the cam levers or units are rotated inwardly, and the upper recess surfaces engage the upper projection surfaces and urge the plug module or unit downwardly a limited additional distance into a fully mated position with the corresponding receptacle connector. A locking plate may be secured to each base member to extend along outer surfaces of the cam levers of each assembly after all plug modules or units have been fully mated, positively securing all plug modules in the array for in-service use.
During actuation of the cam levers to eject a selected module or multi-module unit, an outward end of a cam lever or ganged cam lever unit is rotated outwardly from the side of the array which rotates the detent or recesses upwardly so that their bottom surfaces urge upwardly the projection by engaging a downwardly facing surface thereof, thereby lifting or ejecting a module or multi-module unit from the receptacle connector. During the removal or ejection of the selected plug module or unit from its receptacle connector, the other plug modules or units remain secured in their mated condition by the other cam levers or cam lever units which remain unaffected by the actuation of the selected cam lever or cam lever unit.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a retention/ejection system separate from but cooperable with mating plug and receptacle connectors of a panel-mounted for retaining the connectors in mated condition while permitting selective removal of a plug from a receptacle of the array.
It is another objective to provide for easy actuation of the retention/ejection system for ejection of a selected plug when desired which system otherwise retains the mated connectors assuredly mated in a high vibration environment.
It is also an objective such a system which is programmable to permit actuation of several cam levers thereof as a unit during mating and removing of a multi-module plug connector unit from a corresponding receptacle connector.
It is an additional objective to provide such a programmable retention/ejection system which has a low and narrow profile to be suitable in a crowded electronics bay having many connector arrays, array panels and conductor bundles densely packed.
It is a further objective to provide such a system which is durable and rugged.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is an isometric view showing a panel-mounted array of receptacle connectors and representative mating plug modules and multi-module units exploded therefrom, and a representative cam lever and shaft and locking member exploded from the retention/ejection assemblies along each side of the array;
FIGURE 2 is an isometric view of the panel-mounted retention/ejection assemblies of FIG. 1, with the cam levers and cam lever units exploded from one of the assemblies and assembled in the other;
FIG. 3 is an exploded isometric view of the assemblies of FIG. 2 with a representative cam lever exploded from each assembly;
FIGS. 4A and 4B demonstrate actuation of the retention/ejection system of FIGS. 1 to 3 showing a plug module fully latched and retained in mated condition with a receptacle connector in FIG. 4A, and the opposed cam levers actuated by being rotated outwardly thereby ejecting the plug module from the receptacle connector for removal thereof from the connector;
FIGS. 5A and 5B are enlarged views of a latching site of one end of a plug module, before and after cam lever actuation, corresponding to FIGS. 4A and 4B;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged isometric view of a pair of cam levers being secured together to act as a unit; and
FIG. 7 is an enlarged isometric view of a module-ganging member being mounted to sides of a pair of plug modules.
In FIG. 1 a connector array 10 includes a plurality of receptacle connectors 12 mounted to a panel 14 in a large cutout 16 thereof. Plug connectors are represented by a two-module plug unit 18 and five-module plug unit 20, each plug module 22 thereof being a single-row connector for terminating a single row of conductors 24. Mounted to panel 14 along a first side 26 of array 10 is a retention/ejection assembly 30 of the present invention, while shown mounted to panel 14 along the opposed side 28 for an opposed assembly 32 of the present invention, with a representative cam lever 34 and associated spacers 36 exploded from a shaft 38. Also seen are locking plates 40 fastenable to the assemblies 30,32 by hand-rotatable screws 42 to secure the cam levers 34 in their retention positions about shafts 38 in order to maintain the plug modules or units assuredly latched in mated condition with the receptacle connectors during substantial vibration over extended in-service use.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, each assembly 30,32 includes an integral base member 44 mounted between ends 46 of a bracket member 48 secured to panel 14 using end members 50 extending between ends 52 of both respective assemblies 30,32 and using bolts 54 fastening both base member 44 and end member 50 to a bracket end 46. Shaft 38 of each assembly 30,32 extends through aligned holes 56 of each end section 52 of base member 44, and through each intermediate flange section 58. A respective cam lever 34 is mounted in each assembly 30,32 to correspond with each plug module site of a receptacle connector 12 of FIG. 1, and is shaped and dimensioned appropriately and spaced from adjacent cam levers by spacers 36. Each cam lever 34 includes a shaft-receiving aperture 60 therethrough through which shaft 38 extends, securing cam lever 34 to the assembly in a manner permitting rotation of cam lever 34 about shaft 38 between a first or retention position for holding a corresponding plug module in mated condition with a receptacle connector, and a second or actuated position ejecting such plug module from the connector. Shaft members 38 and bracket members 48 are preferably stainless steel, and cam levers 34 are preferably aluminum and may optionally be wear-resistant plastic. Base members 44 may be of aluminum.
Each cam lever 34 extends upwardly to a free end 62 outwardly above shaft 38. Free end 62 is engageable by hand to actuate the cam lever when desired to rotate the free end 62 outwardly about shaft 38 and away from a side of a corresponding plug module 22 for ejection thereof. One or more adjacent cam levers can be secured together at free ends 62 to gang them together as desired to comprise a multi-lever unit 64 maneuverable as a unit for actuation for ejection of a corresponding multi-module unit such as units 18, 20 of FIG. 1. Each cam lever 34 also includes a lower lobe 66 adjacent shaft aperture 60 extending inwardly therefrom toward a side surface of a respective plug module 22 in a fully assembled connector array. The plug-facing surface of lobe 66 is spaced a selected distance inwardly from shaft-receiving aperture 60 and includes a projection-receiving recess 68 thereinto. The structure of a cam lever unit 64 is explained in greater detail with reference to FIG. 6.
The functioning of cam levers 34 with respect to retention and ejection of plug modules 22 is explained with reference to FIGS. 4A to 5B. In FIGS. 4A and 5A a plug module 22 is shown latched in a fully mated condition with a receptacle connector 12 mounted in cutout 16 to panel 14. Cam levers 34 and cam lever units 64 are associated in opposing pairs with respective plug modules 22 and multi-module units 18,20 respectively. Projection-receiving recess 68 of cam lever 34 extends into module-proximate surface 70 of lobe 66 and is adapted for receiving thereinto a projection 100 extending outwardly from a side surface 102 of a plug module 22. Upper surface 72 of recess 68 engages upwardly facing surface 104 of projection 100 to hold plug module 22 downwardly in a fully mated relationship with its receptacle connector 12, as in FIGS. 4A and 5A. Locking plate 40 extends across outer surfaces 74 of all cam levers 34 of a respective assembly 30,32 and holds them in their first or retention positions about shaft 38, assuring that all plug modules 22 or multi-module units 18,20 of the array are secured in mated relationship with respective receptacle connectors 12 during in-service use, capable of withstanding substantial levels of vibration. An array of wire wrap post terminals 130 is shown extending below receptacle connector 12 for electrical interconnection to those of other connectors as desired; secured over the posts is a removable post protector 132 latched to receptacle connector 12.
Referring to FIGS. 4B and 5B, actuation of a selected cam lever 34 or cam lever unit 68 can be performed after locking plates 40 are removed from both
retention/ejection assemblies 30,32 along both sides 26,28 of the array. Selected cam lever 34 can then be rotated about shaft 38 outwardly away from the plug module 22 desired to be ejected and removed. Lower surface 76 of recess 68 engages downwardly facing surface 106 of projection 100 to push projection 100 upwardly, forcing plug module 22 upwardly and ejecting it from receptacle connector 12. Thus cam levers 34 can eject a plug module 22 or multi-module unit at least far enough for more assured grasping thereof by hand or by a tool. Projection 100 may have a vertical dimension of about 0.200 inches between upper surface 104 and lower surface 106
As Can be seen in FIG. 5B, upper surface 72 of recess 68 is shaped to be vertical when cam lever 34 is rotated to its second or ejection position about shaft 38. This allows vertical movement of module 22 upwardly away from receptacle connector 12 upon ejection, and during module insertion permits receipt of projection 100 into recess 68 after which upper surface 72 will bear against upper projection surface 104 as cam lever 34 is rotated inwardly to urge module 22 downwardly for full mating with receptacle connector 12.
Referring to FIG. 6, a pin-receiving hole 78 extends through free end 62 so that a pin 80 of appropriate selected length may be inserted therethrough and through a pin-receiving hole 78 of one or more adjacent cam levers to gang them together as desired to comprise a multi-lever unit 64 maneuverable as a unit for actuation for ejection of a corresponding multi-module unit. As seen in FIGS. 5A, 5B and 6, along bottom surface 82 of each cam lever 34 are first and second ball-receiving recesses 84,86 both associated with a ball 88 of a ball detent assembly 90 threadedly assembled in an aperture 92 of base member 44 of each retention/ejection assembly 30,32. Each ball detent assembly 90 includes a compression spring 94 biasing ball 88 upwardly against bottom surface 82 of cam lever 34. First recess 84 defines a first or retention position for cam lever 34 at which position cam lever 34 secures or retains a corresponding plug module 22 mated within receptacle connector 12. Second recess 86 defines an actuated position achieved by rotating cam lever 34 outwardly to eject plug module 22, and which acts to stop further unnecessary and undesired rotation. As one pair of cam lever 34 or cam lever units are rotated apart to eject a selected plug module or multi-module unit, the ball detent arrangement of the remaining cam levers retain them in their first or retention positions, thus maintaining their associated plug modules or multi-module units fully mated, since locking plate 40 has been temporarily removed to eject the selected plug module.
In FIG. 7 plug modules 22 may be ganged together by a ganging member 110 secured to each side 102; ganging member 110 easily can include a cylindrical boss to define retention projection 100, whereby the several plug modules may be handled, retained and ejected as a unit. Ganging member 110 is shown having a length to secure together two plug modules 22 to define a two-module unit 18. Ganging member 110 includes an inwardly extending section 112, with boss 100 formed to extend along an outer edge. Inwardly extending section 112 is received into a horizontal slot 114 into each plug module 22 of unit 18, and horizontal slot 114 intersects key-receiving aperture 116 extending inwardly from the mating face of the plug module within which a key member 118 is disposed. Section 112 includes a pair of apertures 120 each aligned with a respective key-receiving aperture 116 of each module 22 when fully inserted into slot 114. Key member 118 as shown is self-retaining in an appropriate angular orientation for keying purposes with a cooperable with a corresponding key member of the receptacle connector as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,778,411; rearward end 122 of key member 118 comprises inwardly deflectable quadrant sections 124.
For assembly of ganging member 110 to plug modules 22 in FIG. 7, ganging member 110 is first placed appropriately within a slot 114 so that apertures 120 are aligned with and intersect key-receiving apertures 116 of modules 22. Then key members 118 are inserted fully into respective key-receiving apertures 116 of module 22 with rearward ends 122 extending through respective apertures 120 of ganging member 110, thus simultaneously securing key member 118 in module 22 and securing module 22 to ganging member 110. Preferably ganging members 110 are made of metal such as stainless steel for durability.
Various modifications may be devised to adapt the present invention to particular situations or plug modules or receptacle connectors of slightly different design, which are within the spirit of the invention and the scope of the claims.
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Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies Issue 14, January-June 2009 ISSN 1583-1078 p. 11-18 Evaluation of Causes of Retaining Wall Failure Mu'azu Mohammed ABDULLAHI Civil Engineering, F.U.T., P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Abstract Retaining structures are vital geotechnical structure, because the topography of the earth surface is a combination of plain, sloppy and undulating terrain. The retaining wall resists thrust of a bank of earth as well as providing soil stability of a change of ground elevation. Earth pressures on retaining wall are designed from theories of Soil Mechanics, but unfortunately the engineers using them do not always realize the significance of the assumption in their development. This is usually accompanied by with failure and partial failures because of designed based on rules and formulae that fit only limited conditions. In addition there are also problems of using bad backfill materials without taking precautionary measures against built–up of hydrostatic pressure by provision of drainage and also poor workmanship. Keywords Retaining wall, earth pressure, hydrostatic pressure, backfill Introduction The term retaining wall has traditionally been applied to free – standing walls whose purpose is to resist the thrust of a bank of earth or other materials. Some of these walls are well designed and are functional, while others may have the appearance of strength, but other http://lejpt.academicdirect.org 11 Evaluation of Causes of Retaining Wall Failure Mu'azu Mohammed ABDULLAHI may be more a show piece. Retaining wall may also provide soil stability at a change ground elevation. A retaining wall is a permanent, relatively rigid structure of cribbing masonry or concrete that supports a mass of soil. It substitutes the steep face of the wall for the gentle natural slope of the earth to provide useable space in highway and rail road cut, in and around building and also in structures below ground level. The design philosophy deals with the magnitude and distribution of lateral pressure between a soil mass and an adjoining earth retaining structure. This involves prediction of lateral pressure and deformation by considering the initial stress condition in the soil, the stress – strain relationship for the soil and the boundary condition describing soil structure interaction. Such a solution would be extremely complex and in practice simplified methods are used. Real problems in lateral earth pressure involve more than simple loads produces by soil against a retaining wall. Earth pressure is not a unique property of the soil or rock, but it is a function of the material that the retaining structure must support, of the loads that the soil behind the structure must carry, the groundwater condition and the amount of deflection the retaining structure undergoes. The pressure exerted by the soil on these structures is known as earth pressure and must be determined before a satisfactory design can be made [3]. Theories of soil mechanics dealt with earth pressure on retaining walls, unfortunately, the engineer using these theories have not always realized the significance of the assumption made in their development. Therefore, the wide use of retaining walls is accompanied by many failures and partial failures because of designs based on rules and formulas that fit only limited conditions. For example, the design of walls backfilled with soft clay is often based on analysis that apply only to sand and the design of walls that support structures that will be cracked by foundation movement are often based on active earth pressure that requires the wall to tilt out ward. The only margin between success and failure in many cases has been an overgenerous safety factor. A satisfactory retaining wall must meet the following requirements. a. The wall is structurally capable of withstanding the earth pressure applied to it. b. The foundation of the wall is capable of supporting both the weight of the wall and the force resulting from the earth pressure acting upon it without: - Overturning or soil failure - Sliding of the wall and foundation 12 Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies Issue 14, January-June 2009 ISSN 1583-1078 p. 11-18 - Undue settlement The earth pressure against a retaining wall depends on the deformation condition or tilt of the wall, the properties of the soil and the water condition. For greatest economy, retaining walls are ordinarily designed for active pressure as developed by a dry cohesionless backfill, but if necessary, a design can be developed for any condition of yield, soil and water. Physical investigation of some retaining walls in Minna shows that there were cracks, sliding or even collapse of these walls. These deformations may be due to the following: i. The sliding of soil on soil well below the retaining wall which may constitute the most common kind of sliding failure. ii. By slip of the surrounding soil which is most common in cohesive soils and can be analyzed for a slope stability problem. iii. Overturning which should allows for the resultant to be within the base iv. By sliding forward this is caused by insufficient base friction or lack of passive resistance in front of the wall. Other may include rotation about a point near the top of the wall as may occur in shell piled walls and structural failure caused by faulty design poor workmanship and deterioration of material etc. In the course of this research work attempt was made to investigate some of these cause of failure highlighted above. The greatest proportion of failure of wall higher than 3m is caused by water pressure in a backfill that was assumed by the designer to remain dry. The must important single consideration in wall design is insuring good drainage. There are two approaches - Remove water from backfill - Keep water out of backfill The best backfill is rigid, free – drainage and with a high angle of internal friction, so as to develop minimum. Lightweight artificial material such as expanded shale and crushed slag often make good backfill. All the cohesion less backfill are best when well compacted because the higher the internal friction angle and the resistance to vibration offset the higher weight [8]. The design of a retaining wall is based on the material available, appearance, the space required, the forces acting and finally cost. Space is an important factor in wall design since 13 Evaluation of Causes of Retaining Wall Failure Mu'azu Mohammed ABDULLAHI the function of retaining walls is to make more usable, level space than a natural slope will provide [4]. Minna metropolis and its environs have a lot of retaining walls owing to the terrain of place and moving around some of them shows some lines of cracks which widen with some months or years. As such the idea of this investigation came to mind to find out the probable cause of these failures and hence proffer solution to prevent future occurrence. Materials and Methods The soil sample for the purpose of this research was collected at Tudun Fulani, beside the Corpers lodge opposite Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority (Site A), Bosso Dam (Site B), Dutsen Kuran Hausa (Site C) and Sauka kahuta along Industrial Road (Site D). Minna Metropolis, the capital of Niger State, Nigeria is located on latitude 6°30'N and longitude 9°30'E. It is located in middle belt region of Nigeria which is characterized by hilly and mountainous topography which gave rise to numerous retaining walls. The following tests were carried out in accordance with [1], they are particle size analysis plasticity characteristic, Atterberg Limit test, moisture density relationship, shear strength parameter test and permeability test. Results and Discussion The results obtained in particle size analysis are shown in Table 1.0 and the Figure 1.0 shows the particle size distribution graph. The soil sample used for the analysis was obtained from the respective retaining wall backfill material. So also the Atterberg limits, moisture– density relationship and undrained trixial tests were carried out with the backfill material. The tests carried out assisted in classifying the soil used as backfill for the retaining wall. A hydraulic conductivity test was also carried our from the four backfill materials to know the condition drainage. All test performed are in accordance with [1]. 14 Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies Issue 14, January-June 2009 ISSN 1583-1078 p. 11-18 Table 1. Particle size characteristics for site A to D Sieve Size (mm) Percentage Passing Site A Site B Site C Site D 2.00 99.8 99.9 87.6 93.5 1.18 99.2 98.8 84.0 90.3 0.85 97.1 96.1 79.8 87.1 0.60 91.1 89.0 77.1 81.2 0.425 81.3 77.8 71.5 78.3 0.30 73.3 72.8 67.2 73.0 0.212 67.1 61.8 61.1 66.5 0.15 61.9 55.9 51.4 60.4 0.075 60.1 54.3 40.7 56.2 100 90 80 70 Site A 60 Site B 50 Site C 40 Site D 30 20 10 0 0.01 0.10 1.00 10.00 Sieves Size (mm) Figure 1.Particle Size Distribution for Site A to D Table 2 below shows the summary of geotechnical properties of the site A to D respectively. A good X – ray of Table 2 showed that the soil used as backfill was clay of high plasticity (CH) and clay of low plasticity (CL), with liquid limit of 58%, 40%, 35% and 51% respectively. The percentage passing BS Sieve No 20 was 60.10%, 54.30%, 40.7% and 56.2% respectively. This material in question is not a good backfill material because of swelling potential [5]. This means that once water penetrates into the back fill there is tendency for the material to absorb the water and swell. This would definitely increase the active passive (hydrostatic pressure plus earth pressure) against the retaining wall. If the wall was designed in such a way to resist a thrust with relatively small yield, then this is probably the cause of failure of the retaining wall investigated. 15 Evaluation of Causes of Retaining Wall Failure Mu'azu Mohammed ABDULLAHI Table 2. Geotechnical Characteristic of the Backfill Soil Characteristics Quantity SITE A SITE B SITE C SITE D Liquid limit LL% 58.12 40.04 35.09 51.23 Plastic Limit PL% 34.00 25.67 19.33 25.76 Plasticity Index PI% 24.12 14.37 15.76 25.47 Shrinkage Limit SL% 22.80 18.20 16.80 19.50 MDD (Mg/m3) 1.69 1.71 1.73 1.65 OMC% 14.20 12.08 13.27 15.41 Hydraulic Conductivity m/s 8.17x 10-7 8.65 x 10 7 1.05x106 7.23x10 7 % Passing Sieve No 200 60.1 54.3 40.7 56.2 Cohesion (C) KN/m2 50 38 35 68 Angle of Internal Friction (°) 8 10 12 9 USCS Classification CH CL CL CH The amount of yield does not apply to walls that retain backfills of cohesive soil and especially those that retain soil with a high degree of plasticity. In cohesive soils the amount of yield required to give the thrust on a wall is not usually large but because of plastic flow within the clay, the pressure behind the wall continuously tend to increase unless the wall is permitted to yield continuously. The continuous yield, although it is at a slow rate may lead to a large movement over a period of years. Nevertheless, if a wall is capable of withstanding the movement with no undesirable effect it may be designed on the basis of the active pressure. Such a basis of design is common, but the probable life of a wall with a cohesive backfill may be relatively short. A wall that is capable of yielding without detrimental result may be designed on the basis of the active case. However the pressure which will act on such a wall will in general be larger than the active pressure. The pressure distribution diagram may not be triangular even though the wall is designed on the basis of the total active case. The fact is that any wall must have a margin of safety that is the wall must be capable of staying in place under a thrust some what larger than the active thrust. This margin of strength prevents the wall from reaching the amount of yield required to give active conditions [7]. The factors of safety used in conventional geotechnical practice are based on experience which is logical. However it is common to use the same value of factor of safety for a given type of application, such as long – term slope stability, without regard to the degree of uncertainty involved in its calculation. Through regulation or tradition, the same value of safety factor is often applied to condition that involve widely varying degrees of 16 Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies Issue 14, January-June 2009 ISSN 1583-1078 p. 11-18 uncertainty. This is not logical [6]. This brings us to the issues of reliability which provides a means of evaluating the combined effects of uncertainties and a means of distinguishing between conditions where uncertainties are particularly high or low. Reliability theory has not been much used in routine geotechnical practice. There are two reasons for this: first, reliability theory involves terms and concepts that are not familiar to most geotechnical engineers, second, it is commonly perceived that using reliability theory would required more data, time and effort than are available in most circumstances. Conclusion A design of retaining wall should be thorough and at least the engineer should appreciate the assumption in the derivation of these formulas used. A good backfill material should be used with good drainage characteristics to prevent hydrostatic pressure build – up. A situation where it is not available, water should be prevented from getting into the backfill material to prevent a build – up hydrostatic pressure. The word failure does not necessarily imply catastrophic failure some like a slight sliding of retaining wall should be more aptly described as unsatisfactory performance than a seriously failure. I hope I have helped you appreciate in general term how challenging is the design and construction of retaining wall. I also hope I have stimulated you to learn about the assumption used in derivation of formulae from theoretical Soil Mechanics used in designing of retaining wall structure. References 1. BS 1377 ."Method of testing soil for civil engineering purpose". British Standard Institute ,BSI ,London ,England, 1990. 2. BS 6031 ."Code of Practice for earthwork". British Standard Institute ,BSI ,London ,England, 1981. 17 Evaluation of Causes of Retaining Wall Failure Mu'azu Mohammed ABDULLAHI 3. Craig, R.F "Soil Mechanics" E and FN SPON 11 New Fetter Lane London 6th edition; pp 5 – 37, 1997. 4. Federal Ministry of Works Nigerian General Specification on Road and Bridgeworks. Federal Government of Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria, 1970. 5. Michael C. and Stephen P. B. "Correlation of Soil Properties" Pentech Press Limited Graham Lodge, Graham Road London NW4 3DG, 1991. 6. Michael Duncan "Factor of Safety and Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering" Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering. Pp 307 – 315, 2000. 7. Robert V. W. "Organizing and Evaluating Uncertainty in Geotechnical Engineering" Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-environment Engineering. Pp 583 – 593, 2000. 8. Schroeder "Soils in Construction" John Wiley and Sons Inc. Pp (149 – 165), 1975. 18
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|1 Tablespoon
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|1 Pound
|Minced onion
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|1 Clove (5 gm), minced
|Canned tomato sauce
|16 Ounce
|1 Teaspoon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Sour cream
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Cream style cottage cheese
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Sliced cooked carrots
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Chopped parsley
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Medium noodles
|8 Ounce (Cooked And Drained)
|Shredded cheddar cheese
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Melt the butter in a skillet.
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