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Design for retaining walls
It’s important to understand design and installation considerations when constructing a retaining wall. Retaining walls need to ensure stability against lateral pressure (thrust) and overturning forces.
Monday, 08th January 2024
Retaining walls are built to prevent down-slope movement and to provide support for vertical or near-vertical grade changes. They are commonly made of stone, masonry, brick, concrete, steel or timber and come in a variety of forms, including:
- gravity
- cantilevered
- anchored
- soil strengthened.
This resource explains how a retaining wall acts to restrain material moving down a slope due to gravity. It also explains what needs to be considered to ensure it is designed and constructed to withstand the forces acting on it.
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Building Professionals
This resource is designed for builders and industry professionals who plan on installing a retaining wall.
What does it include?
- Types of retaining wall
- Retaining wall materials
- Retaining wall elements
- Design specification considerations
- What are the NCC requirements?
- Is planning or building approval needed?