Let s take a fresh look and see how concrete interlocking blocks or more commonly known as concrete lego blocks can be used as the solution.
Hollow block retaining wall design example.
If someone suggested creating a wall or fence from a wire cage filled with crushed rock you might assume it would be ugly and is only used to save money.
Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
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Earthquake seismic design 7.
Design for earth loads retaining walls which set out a design methodology and safe load tables for these structures.
In 1990 the concrete masonry association of australia cmaa published masonry walling guide no 4.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Traditional retaining wall solutions can be expensive and restrictive for example cast in situ construction is slow and expensive to build and precast retaining wall panels are restricted in height.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.
N ultimate load design with material.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Reference guide for designing retaining walls using interlocking concrete blocks epcl 2017 rwrg 01 p01 june 2017 3 2.
Gabion is tough and can be designed to be an attractive material and design for fences walls retaining walls benches and other structures.
Into hollow concrete blockwork which is built on a reinforced concrete footing.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.