Poured Concrete Retaining Walls

Four Types of Poured Concrete Retaining Walls

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Retaining walls provide lateral support to vertical slopes of soil. They retain soil which would otherwise collapse into a more natural shape. The retained soil is sometimes referred to asbackfill. Retaining walls can be constructed of many different materials and with a variety of building techniques. Below is a list of information on retaining walls, their structure and there different types.

What Retaining Walls Do

General Retaining Wall Design

Building Codes for Retaining Walls

What is Lateral Earth Pressure?

Four Common Types of Rigid, Monolithic Concrete Retaining Walls

Monolithic Concrete Retaining Wall Proportions

Provisions for Joints in the Construction of Walls

Backfill Drainage of Retaining Walls

Decorative Poured Concrete Walls

Groundwork and Compaction: Important Issues

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