DESIGN OF RETAINING WALL

1.25

gmat = 130 lb/ft3

w4
gback = 120 lb/ft3
w5
w2
fsoil = 30
B.C = 2500 lb/ft2 w3

qs = 1000 lb/ft2 P
6
Ka = 0.33
Pa = 713 lbs
Ps = 330 lbs 0.5 3
w1
1.25

4
S.No W,lb x,ft M=w x Checks:
1 650 2 1300 1. Over-Turning: [OK]
2 772 1.13 872 2. Sliding: [OK]
3 540 2.33 1258 3. Tension: [OK]
4 499 2.92 1457 4. Bearing: [OK]
5 285 3.75 1069
Sum 2746 5956

Over-Turning
Stabilizing Moment = 5956
Over-Turning Moment = 2416
Factor of Safety = 2.5

Sliding
Frictional Resistance = 1374
Sliding Force = 713
Factor of Safety = 1.93

Tension Check at the heel

Dist. of Resultant from Toe = 1.29

Bearing Capacity Check

Bearing Pressure at the Toe = 1418