Retaining walls can be built in different ways according to the needs and conditions and choosing the right type of wall is the first step in your retaining wall design process. Here are the most common types:
Gravity Retaining Walls
Gravity retaining walls are the walls that solely rely on their weight to resist and hold back the soil. In general, this type of retaining wall is constructed using a variety of materials, including natural stone and concrete blocks. They can even be gabion walls filled with rock or other heavy materials. The primary design principle for these types of walls is to counterbalance the retaining soil pressure through sheer weight. This is what makes them suitable for lower heights and areas where space isn’t a constraint.
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