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Retaining wall foundation detail.
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We have experience with all types of retaining wall systems from keystone to solid concrete.
Do start with a good foundation.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Earthquake seismic design 7.
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The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
The foundation wall of a building may be a cast in place concrete retaining or basement wall or a structural wall complete with load bearing pilasters.
The foundation wall system may include an earth retention system of soldier piles and wood lagging or shotcreted rock requiring.
Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks.
Here are a few tips to design the foundations of the different kinds of retaining walls.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Retaining walls are structures that help to retain soil pressure in a lateral direction.
Counterfort retaining walls 12.
Materials used may be concrete or reinforced masonry.
Drainage is included in all retaining wall design and installations.
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Soil bearing and stability 8.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
Pier and pile foundations 11.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
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Your retaining wall.
Structural retaining walls come in many different styles and textures.
Wood retaining walls 14.
Cantilevered tilt up walls 13.
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Designing the cantilever wall stem 9.