Retaining walls
What it is
Walls that hold back soil where ground level changes sharply.
How it works
The wall resists the sideways push of soil by its weight, a cantilever stem and base, or by reinforcement placed in the soil.
Diagram: Indiacon original, not to scale.
Main components
Stem, base slab (heel and toe), shear key, weep holes, drainage backfill.
Key codes
IS 456, IS 14458, IRC 102. Cited by number only; get the text from BIS or the issuing body.
Notable projects
Hill road and metro ramp walls across India.
Videos
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