Block Retaining Wall Design Manual

Design manual for segmental retaining walls 3rd edition.

Block retaining wall design manual.

Updated in 2020 it concisely describes the retaining wall design components and related design theory based on accepted engineering principals and concepts. Our lock block units are well suited for any retaining wall project. Earthquake seismic design 7. 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.

Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. Building codes and retaining walls 5. Design manual for segmental retaining walls ref 1 tek 18 11b inspection guide for segmental retaining walls ref 14 and related industry resources for additional guidance information and recommendations for both conventional gravity and reinforced srw applications the scope of this guide does not apply to diy residential. There are many shapes to construct a functional and aesthetically pleasing wall.

Forces on retaining walls 6. The keywallpro program allows the user to choose between different design methodologies and compare results. This is not meant to be a final authority as each project has its own set of unique situations. Design software for segmental retaining walls srwall 4 0.

Inspection guide for segmental retaining walls tek 18 11a. The methods we use are based on time tested soil mechanics and the principles of dry stacked block which have existed for thousands of years. Ultrablock is used for a continuously growing variety of applications that goes beyond standard retaining walls. Soil mechanics simplified 4.

For over 25 years lock block ltd. This manual is intended to provide retaining wall designers retaining wall installers and others with the information useful in the design the construction and cost estimation of a recon retaining wall that will remain attractive and structurally stable for the duration of its intended design life. National concrete masonry association 2009. Please visit our product page to see the wide variety of lock block units available for your project.

Planning the retaining wall a locking flange on the blocks for this project makes your retaining wall ideas easier to accomplish. Keystone design manual keywallpro operating guide. Has been revolutionizing the retaining wall industry. Soil bearing and stability 8.

It is not intended as a textbook of soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering. National concrete masonry association 2010. National concrete masonry association 2009. Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.

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.