Concrete Block Retaining Wall Design
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Concrete block retaining wall design. Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture. Magnumstone offers functional and beautiful concrete block retaining wall designs specific to each application s unique needs. Available in block widths of 28 41 and 60 inches 710 1030 and 1520. Design procedure overview 3.
Construction of concrete block retaining walls with step by step process materials advantages applications and its construction inspection are discussed. 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. Soil bearing and stability 8. These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
Our commercial and residential segmental walls are durable and easy to install making them a great choice for any project. A retaining wall must provide a way to release the water that builds up in the slope behind it. Retaining wall structure is commonly constructed to retain earth mass or back fill materials. These large wetcast blocks are like one ton lego blocks that interlock to create tall gravity retaining walls.
Integrate redi rock standard blocks with the entire family of redi rock products to create a seamless structurally sound solution for your next project. Learn more about our designs. 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. Anchor wall offers the latest innovations in concrete block retaining and freestanding wall systems.
Forces on retaining walls 6. Earthquake seismic design 7. Without a pressure relief system the weight of the water in the soil would crack or even buckle the wall.