modification ideas
modification ideas
(OP)
I need ideas on how to modify a backfill design. We already filled soil, and thought the retaining wall shouldn't be subjected such loads..We can't modify the retaining wall..What's the cheapest solution to eliminate the backfill load and maintain the same elevation?





RE: modification ideas
RE: modification ideas
RE: modification ideas
Please provide us with a detailed description of the site, the subsurface conditions, the fill specifications (grain size distribution, compaction type i.e. D698 or D1557, percent of optimum density requirement, etc.), wall type and design description, etc.
We're good - but we can't read minds. If you want our help, you'll need to provide us with sufficient information.
Does this have anything to do with the "k-value" question?
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RE: modification ideas
Do not forget to remake in any case the analysis for the projected situation.
RE: modification ideas
RE: modification ideas
This can greatly modify any advice that can be given.
Quickly, however, there is styro-foam backfill blocks that can be used to lower the overall load on the structure, however I don't suggest using these at the surface. These should probably used shallow or along the face of the wall.
The other option may be as simple as tailing the backfill to 60 cm below the top of wall.
More detail on the problem ?!PLEASE?!
Keithe J. Merl