Retaining Wall Design – Part 2

After the completion of this course you will be able to: Calculate shear and bending moments at critical sections in a cantilever retaining wall Determine the size and spacing and location of steel reinforcing for the stem and footing parts of the cantilever retaining wall Determine the required 28 day compressive strength of the concrete the thickness of the stem and footing parts of the cantilever retaining wall Specify backfill and drainage requirements for a cantilever retaining wall