Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
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I have a tall (30') cantilever concrete wall which is to be founded or rock. Normally, for this type of retaining wall, the heel is designed as a cantilever supporting the weight of the fill and any additional surcharge to account for possible tilting. Is this design requirement still valid for retaining walls on rock.
Thanks.
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RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
Thought about making it a counterfort wall?
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
Or horeizontal concrete walers at 8 to 10 feet anchored back to a series of deadmen.
Both these options would eliminate the need for a large heel.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock
RE: Design of Heel Reinforcement for the Retainin Wall on Rock