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    A retaining wall is a structure designed to withstand lateral pressure from soil or other material behind it. There are different types of retaining walls that use various methods like gravity, cantilevers, counterforts, or anchors to resist the pressure. Retaining walls work by restraining soil or fill at an angle steeper than it would naturally form, requiring the wall to withstand horizontal earth pressure from the retained material. They are commonly used to prevent erosion, secure structures on slopes, and create level landscaped areas. Potential disadvantages include cracking or failure from pressure or temperature changes depending on the wall material used.

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    A retaining wall is a structure designed to withstand lateral pressure from soil or other material behind it. There are different types of retaining walls that use various methods like gravity, cantilevers, counterforts, or anchors to resist the pressure. Retaining walls work by restraining soil or fill at an angle steeper than it would naturally form, requiring the wall to withstand horizontal earth pressure from the retained material. They are commonly used to prevent erosion, secure structures on slopes, and create level landscaped areas. Potential disadvantages include cracking or failure from pressure or temperature changes depending on the wall material used.

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    A retaining wall is a structure designed to withstand lateral pressure from soil or other material behind it. There are different types of retaining walls that use various methods like gravity, cantilevers, counterforts, or anchors to resist the pressure. Retaining walls work by restraining soil or fill at an angle steeper than it would naturally form, requiring the wall to withstand horizontal earth pressure from the retained material. They are commonly used to prevent erosion, secure structures on slopes, and create level landscaped areas. Potential disadvantages include cracking or failure from pressure or temperature changes depending on the wall material used.

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    WHAT IS A RETAINING WALL?

    A retaining walls is a structure that is designed and constructed to


    withstand parallel pressure of soil or hold back soil materials. Traditional
    retaining walls are designed to resist active earth pressures or hold back
    soil materials only, which develops the retaining wall concept, which holds
    pressure. At present, this pressure could be earth filling, liquid pressure,
    sand, and other granular materials behind the retaining wall structure.

    To design or build a wall, we consider a variety of factors like we need to


    understand the location and environmental factors. Building a retaining
    walls requires advanced planning and careful layout to avoid it becoming a
    hazard or collapsing.

    What are the different types of


    retaining wall?
    Retaining walls are complete walls that serve as landscape elements. Others
    are components of the infrastructure of a building, a road, or a bridge. They’re
    usually made of strong in-place concrete, masonry block walls, or substantial
    wood. The types of retaining walls are as follows:

    1. Gravity Retaining Wall

    2. Cantilever Retaining Wall

    3. Counterfort Retaining Wall

    4. Buttress Retaining Wall

    5. Crib Retaining Wall

    6. Gabion Retaining Wall


    7. Sheet Pile Retaining Wall

    8. Anchored Earth Retaining Wall

    9. Diaphragm Retaining Wall

    10. Reinforced Retaining Earth Wall

    How do retaining walls work?


    Retaining walls are designed to restrain soil, or engineering fill, at an angle steeper

    than the material’s angle of repose – the steepest angle it can hold naturally, without

    failing. To do this, they need to be able to withstand the horizontal – or lateral – earth

    pressure, exerted by the material being retained.

    Why Should I Consider a Retaining Wall?


    The main reason to consider a retaining wall is to ensure you don’t have soil erosion
    from rain. Once you have an area with soil, you don’t want to lose it. The main way
    you lose soil is through erosion. Retaining walls are meant to hold the soil, on a
    slope, without it eroding. Retaining walls can be used to help retain the area around
    your home, keeping it safe from structural damages.

    advantages of Retaining Wall:

    ● Securing your building.


    ● When your structure is placed in a sloping environment, retaining walls are
    intended to resist and combat side gravity. In such a location, landslides and
    erosion can be avoided.
    ● Retaining walls are a practical solution for preventing sinkholes from
    damaging your landscaping. They are used to provide level surfaces on
    slopes and stabilise sloping landscapes.
    ● The landscape area can be protected with a retaining wall. As a result,
    maintenance can be minimised over time.
    ● Retaining walls can contribute to the aesthetic value of your environment.

    Disadvantages of Retaining Wall:


    ● Due to severe pressure or drastic temperature changes, certain retaining
    walls develop vertical fissures in the poured concrete.
    ● Some retaining walls, such as brick walls, cannot withstand severe soil
    pressure, resulting in brick breakage or foundation failure.
    ● When wood is utilised as a retaining wall, termites may be attracted to your
    property.

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