The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Block retaining wall design manual.
Keystone design manual keywallpro operating guide.
Standard specification for segmental retaining wall units astm c 1372 04e2.
Inspection guide for segmental retaining walls tek 18 11a.
Updated in 2020 it concisely describes the retaining wall design components and related design theory based on accepted engineering principals and concepts.
The intent of this material is to communicate the best practices for design of segmental retaining walls srw as determined by allan block corporation based on 25 plus years of research design and field experience.
Earthquake seismic design 7.
The keywallpro program allows the user to choose between different design methodologies and compare results.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.
This is not meant to be a final authority as each project has its own set of unique situations.
National concrete masonry association 2010.
Retaining wall block design and construction manual for building large block retaining walls.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
The authors of this manual and or the block manufacturer are not.
All retaining wall designers should judge the appropriateness and accuracy of the design guidelines and equations presented in this manual for the intended application.
Design procedure overview 3.
National concrete masonry association 2009.
The example problems in this manual are based on walls constructed with allan block retaining wall system s ab stones.
The use of this manual to design walls constructed of other similar appearing blocks is not recommended.
National concrete masonry association 2009.
National concrete masonry association 2009.
This manual is intended primarily for retaining walls which will be subjected to hydraulic loadings such as flowing water submergence wave action and spray exposure to.
Engineering and design retaining and flood walls 1.
Simac specifying segmental retaining walls landscape architecture march 1994.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Design manual for segmental retaining walls third edition.
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This manual provides guidance for the safe design and economical construction of retaining and flood walls.
We believe that a twelve degree setback maximizes the leverage achieved by a battered wall while providing a finished retaining.
Design software for segmental retaining walls srwall 4 0.