TYPES OF RETAINING WALL AND WHICH ONE YOU SHOULD GET
WHAT IS RETAINING WALL
Retaining wall is a rigid structure which is constructed to keep or rather with stand the lateral pressure of soil. It helps in holding up the earth properly so that it does not suffer from any of the stability related issue like sliding, overturning, or any failure in the structure.
TYPES OF RETAINING WALL
Retaining walls are divided into different types. Each of them have their own specialty. They differ from each other in their potential. The installation of retaining wall blocks need to be done correctly. You need to make the perfect selection as per the requirement, budget and lateral pressure.
1. GRAVITY RETAINING WALL
It is a type of the retaining wall which depends on its structural weight to stand. They are undoubtedly massive. However, you need to keep care of the forces, which include the overturning, sliding, bearing while selecting the design. This design variety is mostly preferable for the dam structures or the simple dykes.
2. PILE RETAINING WALL
It is a type of retaining wall in which all the piles are driven deep in the earth structure so that the top held force which tries to hold back the wall from pushing it up. Such barriers could be possibly used up in the permanent or temporary nature as they provide stiffness for the retaining elements which even affords the extensive deep excavations. They also do not disturb the surrounding properties or structures.
3. CANTILEVER RETAINING WALL
It is a type of retaining wall in which all the piles are driven deep in the earth structure so that the top held force which tries to hold back the wall from pushing it up. Such barriers could be possibly used up in the permanent or temporary nature as they provide stiffness for the retaining elements which even affords the extensive deep excavations. They also do not disturb the surrounding properties or structures.
4. ANCHORED RETAINING WALL
For the high retaining walls, some deep wires or rods are stuck deep in the earth. The rods' ends are filled up with concrete to provide the anchor support. They are mainly used up when the requirement of the retaining wall is of thin type or has limited space. They are even useful for the places where loose soil is present over the soil rocks. This retaining wall is mainly made near the highways construction areas. It helps in preventing accidents on the road.
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