CMU or Concrete Stem RW Design
CMU or Concrete Stem RW Design
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I have a spreadsheet that can now only do cantilever retaining wall. I would like to add option for CMU stem or combination of concrete and cmu stems (up to 3 sections). I also want to add an option for top restraint. What references would give the equations and theory I need? Thank you.






RE: CMU or Concrete Stem RW Design
For a top restraint - I'm currently looking for a good reference as well however I know that the "Basics of retaining walls" by Hugh Brooks discuses this some. Usually an assumption is made that the top and bottom are pin-pin or pin-fix. If the bottom is fixed than the footing would need to be designed for the moment (bearing pressure check as well). Usually I check to see if passive pressure or a concrete slab will act as a 'pin' condition at the bottom of the stem.
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RE: CMU or Concrete Stem RW Design