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Retaining wall bearing on sandstone

Retaining wall bearing on sandstone

Retaining wall bearing on sandstone

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Designing a retaining wall along a stream/ditch. There is a sandstone outcropping about 3' to 4' above the bed of the stream where we are setting the retaining wall. I am thinking I can place this retaining wall on this outcropping and dowel it into the sandstone and not worry about frost depth or scour. What do you think?

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RE: Retaining wall bearing on sandstone

I that it sounds reasonable but I'd want to get some geotechnical help before committing.

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RE: Retaining wall bearing on sandstone

Ha! Star for you Bendog01. Now never, ever bring this up again. I had to work a Saturday to make up for the time that spent obsessing over that damn stacking tube business.

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RE: Retaining wall bearing on sandstone

(OP)
Thanks for stacking tubes article. I will look at it.

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