Retaining Wall Software
Retaining Wall Software
(OP)
I would like to purchase retainig wall specific software. I would appreciate comments on the software used by other engineers. My crieteria in the order of importance are:
(1) Reliability (error free)
(2) Comprehensive ( should handle variety of wall conditions)
(3) Ease of use
(1) Reliability (error free)
(2) Comprehensive ( should handle variety of wall conditions)
(3) Ease of use






RE: Retaining Wall Software
RE: Retaining Wall Software
RE: Retaining Wall Software
Archon Engineering offers a R/C cantilevered retaining wall design program for about $40. Perform a search online for Archon and try their demo. I have found it to be useful and correct for my applications.
Depending on the size of your walls, these programs may work out for you, especially if you want to try the software approach without investing alot of money. I am wary of software until I double check it with hand calcs. Especially those that calculate point loads and seismic loads. Did the software calculate the reinforement for the point loaded area or did it just carry it through to the footing??? I have found this error in a package that I won't name here.
I have been most comfortable with writing my own spread sheets, that way I know how it calculates the output and I know what the limits are.