Embedded pole for retaining wall
Embedded pole for retaining wall
(OP)
I am designing embedded poles using the methodology in the IBC 1805.7. The poles will be used as part of a temporary timber lagging retaining wall. Do you have to include the 1.5 factor for sliding and overturning requirement for retaining walls (1806.1) for design or does the equation stand alone without other factors?





RE: Embedded pole for retaining wall
However, the load you are talking about is a uniformly varying load increasing down the length of the pole, while the model in the IBC uses an "P" load at the top opf the pole. I would make sure that the "P" load you use generates the actual moment and shear due to the soil pressure as seen by the pole if you are going to use this equation.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Embedded pole for retaining wall
RE: Embedded pole for retaining wall
The only drawback here is the "other methods approved by the building official" part of the reference. They may rely on that quote for the safety factor requirement. I have never heard of this before.
Will keep looking. Let me know.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Embedded pole for retaining wall