Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
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I need to design a retaining wall which will retain 10.0m. I have a geotech report that states the N value of the soil at foundation level is 14. Can I assume a bearing capacity of roughly 10N + Overburden pressure. The soil is a Lateritic Clay and the water table is at 9.0m below ground level.
Kieran





RE: Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
If he is no longer available, engage a Geotech who is available and have him give you the value. To do otherwise is to assume too much unneeded liability and is too much of a risk of public safety.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
RE: Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
The soil profile under the foundation soil is the same for about 6-7m then sandstone bedrock.
I need to get an opinon on my assumed bearing capacity of 300KN/m2 is correct. If appointed i will get the info from the geotech.
Kieran
RE: Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
RE: Foundation Design For Retaining Wall
Kieran