This document discusses earth pressure at rest for foundation engineering. It defines the coefficient of earth pressure at rest (Ko) as the ratio of horizontal to vertical stress. Using Ko, it describes how to calculate the lateral pressure at rest (Po) and total lateral pressure (ph) at a given depth, accounting for factors like a water table. Diagrams show how the pressure distribution forms a triangle against a retaining wall, with the maximum pressure at the bottom. Equations are provided to calculate the pressure and total force per unit length of the wall for dry, saturated, and water table conditions.