In this example the structural design of the three retaining wall components is performed by hand.
Reinforced concrete retaining wall design example.
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Reinforced concrete cantilever retaining wall analysis and design aci 318 14 reinforced concrete cantilever retaining walls consist of a relatively thin stem and a base slab.
In this example the structural design of the three retaining wall components is performed by hand.
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2 5 clear to strength steel 5 12 rather than the designed 5 10 bending strength of the section has been reduced by about 16.
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Earthquake seismic design 7.
The base is divided into two parts the heel and toe.
Two equations are developed in this.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
Strength of reinforced concrete sections amount of rebar a s the project calls for 5 10 and 5 12 are used.
The stem may have constant thickness along the length or may be tapered based on economic and construction criteria.
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Two equations are developed.
Design procedure overview 3.
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Strength reduced from 136 7 to 114 9 in kips.