Guidance on embedded retaining wall design

Publication C760

CIRIA, 2017
Guidance on embedded retaining wall design Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Publication

Abstract

Provides guidance for selecting, designing and installing embedded retaining walls. A wide variety of walls and soils are explored, highlighting appropriate selection and design criteria, construction methods, detailed analysis, ground movement, temporary support systems, inspection, monitoring and maintenance. Also includes case studies.

Author

Gaba, A. et al

History

Supersedes: C580 Embedded retaining walls - Guidance for economic design (CIRIA, 2003). Based on research project RP1010.

ISBN

9780860177647

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
  • Retaining walls
  • Embedded retaining walls/sheet piling/diaphragm walls

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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