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Types of Retaining Structures
We will look at two general classes of retaining walls
in this module:
Gravity / Rigid retaining walls
• Made of concrete, but may also include soil backfill
as part of the retaining system.
• Relies on gravity or self-weight to provide stability
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Types of Gravity Retaining Structures
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Types of Gravity Retaining Structures
backfill
backfill
reinforcement
plain concrete
shear key
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Types of Gravity Retaining Structures
backfill backfill
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Modes of Failure of Gravity Retaining Structures
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Modes of Failure of Gravity Retaining Structures
soil failure
Formation of
slip plane
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Modes of Failure of Gravity Retaining Structures
crack
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Stability of Gravity Retaining Walls
Gravity retaining walls are massive concrete walls
Their stability depends mainly on the self-weight of
the walls.
backfill
plain concrete
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Stability of Gravity Retaining Walls
Cantilever walls utilize the soil backfill behind the
stem to help mobilize stability and are generally more
economical than gravity retaining walls.
backfill
reinforcement
shear key
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Stability of Gravity Retaining Walls
A rigid retaining wall must have an adequate factor of
safety to prevent
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Stability of Gravity Retaining Walls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LMQoVmCfL0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJoMmhuRuQ
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