The Geotechnical
Engineer Analysis includes:
- A determination of lateral earth
pressures
- An examination of possible forces
that may lead to instability
- A determination of the stability of
the earth retaining structure
Varied options are
examined to find the best and most cost-effective type of retaining
wall for the particular job-site and or soil conditions found on-site.
Stabilization of the
earth is the primary focus while also taking into consideration the
needs and aesthetics of the project overall. The engineer will also
consider the possible forces which provoke failures and will assist in
a design recommendation that will directly meet the needs of the client
to reduce any affects upon the retaining system.
Earth Retaining Systems
include:
- Retaining Walls - usually
constructed of concrete relying on its mass to resist the lateral
forces from the retained soil mass.
- Soldier Pile Walls - wood or steel
slabs are used to construct the wall which has some flexibility of
movement and relying on passive resistance and anchors for its
stability
- Soil Nailing, Rock Anchors and
Boulder Stabilization - these are all methods of retaining the earth
using the natural items with stabilization tools such as long bolts or
other types of thin reinforcing elements (steel, fabric, fibers, etc.)
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