Retaining Structures
Retaining walls are structures to retain or support soil on the lateral side at different levels on either side.
INTRODUCTION
Retaining walls are structures to retain or support soil on the lateral side at different levels on either side. A retaining wall is designed and constructed to retain lateral pressure of soil. Retaining walls are used to bound soils between two different levels often in areas of terrain possessing slopes. While constructing a basement in a building, the retaining wall is used to retain the surrounding soil.
Terminology
SURCHARGE: It’s the soil-filled above the level of the retaining wall.
ANGLE OF REPOSE: It’s the natural angle formed by the soil with the ground level.
WEEP HOLES: These are the holes provided at regular intervals on the retaining wall so that the water collected on the other side of the retaining wall is drained. This reduces the pressure on the retaining wall.
TOE:- Toe is provided at the base. This acts as an anchor and reduces the sliding moments caused due to pressure of the retained soil.
STEM: The vertical wall supporting the soil is called a stem.
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