16/09/2025
Retaining walls are structures designed to hold back soil, rock, or other materials on a slope or embankment. They're commonly used in:
1. Construction projects
2. Landscaping
3. Roadways
4. Hillside developments
Types of retaining walls:
1. Gravity walls
2. Cantilever walls
3. Counterfort walls
4. Anchored walls
5. Gabion walls
Materials used:
1. Concrete
2. Masonry
3. Steel
4. Timber
5. Geosynthetics
Retaining walls help prevent:
1. Soil erosion
2. Landslides
3. Structural damage
