I have a small project, residential site walls to include planter walls that will be retaining 3ft max above grade. I'm curious as to what active soil pressure I should be using to design these planters with.
If I assume code minimum values then my active design pressure would be 60pcf. The planter is 6ft square and 3ft above the adjacent grade. I can't imagine that in such a small confined area that the active soil pressure would develop to 60pcf.
Any input would be appreciated.
If I assume code minimum values then my active design pressure would be 60pcf. The planter is 6ft square and 3ft above the adjacent grade. I can't imagine that in such a small confined area that the active soil pressure would develop to 60pcf.
Any input would be appreciated.