The wall capacities of table 3 are determined in accordance with the requirements for allowable stress design of reinforced concrete masonry contained in chapter 2 of building code requirements for masonry structures ref.
Reinforced concrete retaining wall design tables.
Earthquake seismic design 7.
N design tables for a limited range of soil.
A more detailed discussion of the allowable stress design method as well as provisions governing materials and construction for reinforced concrete masonry are contained in allowable stress design of reinforced concrete masonry tek 14 7a ref.
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Cantilevered retaining walls are made from an internal stem of steel reinforced cast in place concrete or mortared masonry often in the shape of an inverted t.
Retaining walls design and construction guide edition e3 may 2013 supersedes all previous editions.
Design procedure overview 3.
These walls cantilever loads like a beam to a large structural footing converting horizontal pressures from behind the wall to vertical pressures on the ground below.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
The stem may have constant thickness along the length or may be tapered based on economic and construction criteria.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
Recommended stem designs for reinforced cantilever retaining walls with no surcharge are contained in tables 1 and 2 for allowable stress design and strength design respectively.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
And standards australia reinforced concrete design handbook hb71 2002.
The base is divided into two parts the heel and toe.