Retaining Wall

This project involved the design of multiple retaining wall systems constructed of masonry and concrete, providing tailored solutions to address varying site conditions and earth retention demands. The retaining walls were designed to retain soil at heights ranging from 6 feet to 12 feet, requiring careful consideration of soil pressures, surcharge loads, and site-specific geotechnical conditions throughout the design process.

Given the range of retained heights and loading conditions, several wall configurations were developed to optimize both performance and constructability. For locations where elevated lateral earth pressures presented greater structural demands, the retaining walls were designed incorporating tiebacks to provide additional lateral resistance and ensure long-term stability. The tieback systems were strategically integrated into the design to effectively transfer high earth retention loads into competent soil or rock beyond the failure plane, significantly enhancing the wall's capacity to resist overturning and sliding forces.

The combination of masonry and concrete construction methods, paired with the use of tiebacks where required, resulted in a comprehensive and site-adaptive retaining wall solution that met all applicable structural and geotechnical design standards.