Inspection Guide for Segmental Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are gravity retaining walls which can be classified as either: conventional (structures that resist external…
Resources
Seismic Design of Segmental Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION This TECH describes a method of analysis and design for conventional and geosynthetic-reinforced segmental retaining walls (SRWs) under seismic…
Segmental Retaining Wall Design
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) function as gravity structures by relying on self-weight to resist the destabilizing forces due to…
Segmental Retaining Wall Global Stability
INTRODUCTION The general mass movement of a segmental retaining wall (SRW) structure and the adjacent soil is called global stability…
Roles and Responsibilities on Segmental Retaining Wall Projects
INTRODUCTION On all construction projects, including those involving segmental retaining walls (SRWs), it is the owner’s responsibility to achieve coordination…
Guide to Segmental Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are gravity retaining walls that rely primarily on their mass (weight) for stability. The system…
Segmental Retaining Wall Units
INTRODUCTION Mortarless segmental retaining walls are a natural enhancement to a variety of landscape projects. Applications range from 8 in….