Soil mechanics simplified 4.
Concrete block retaining walls design.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area.
Retaining wall structure is commonly constructed to retain earth mass or back fill materials.
Earthquake seismic design 7.
Although they are most common for homes built on hills or sloping properties retaining wall blocks also provide creative design options for planter areas elevated landscapes and other more visual applications.
Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
A retaining wall must provide a way to release the water that builds up in the slope behind it.
Homeowners landscapers builders engineers and municipalities have been using blocks to rearrange and repurpose land for years.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
Design build manufacturer of interlocking large concrete blocks for gravity retaining walls security walls railroad flood control and containment bins.
Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture.
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.
Without a pressure relief system the weight of the water in the soil would crack or even buckle the wall.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Shea concrete s high performing precast concrete retaining wall systems stand tall in new england s active climate and because of their durability remain a staple of our concrete products.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Design procedure overview 3.
Block retaining wall ideas one of the most popular choices for building retaining walls landscaping blocks can be used for a wide variety of applications.
Retaining walls are required for slopes and structural purposes as they use footings to hold a wall in place and better retain soil.