Earthquake seismic design 7.
Brick retaining wall design guide.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
To mark a free form layout use a rope or hose to outline the shape.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.
This design is composed of two standard brick walls just inches apart that share the same foundation.
A retaining wall made entirely out of brick is known as a cavity wall.
Design for earth loads retaining walls which set out a design methodology and safe load tables for these structures.
Design sequence design problem quick solution detailed method 1 determine the wind class local authority see as 1170 2 for the site or as 4055 2 convert wind class to pressure table 1 see section 5 2 3 convert wind pressure to tables 2 3 see section 5 2 1.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
Please note that the gravity wall chart provided has specific heights for specific site and soil conditions.
Design procedure overview 3.
Your retaining wall design will determine how you mark the area.
Walling guide no 4.
N ultimate load design with material factors based on characteristic soil properties partial load factors consistent with as 1170 1 and structure designs to as 3700 and as 3600.
Learn more about gravity wall construction.
When the space is filled with grout or concrete it becomes a solid.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Structural design design of free standing clay brick walls 5 figure 1.
If you are not sure of your site conditions we recommend being conservative with your retaining wall heights or use geogrid in your retaining wall.