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AS 1170.4-2007 Structural design actions - Earthquake ...
www.saiglobal.com(f) Soil-retaining structures. (g) Structures with first mode periods greater than 5 s. This Standard does not consider the effect on a structure of related earthquake phenomena such as settlement, slides, subsidence, liquefaction or faulting. NOTES: 1 For structures in New Zealand, see NZS 1170.5. 2 For earth-retaining structures, see AS 4678.
Worked Example 4 | Design of a tied-back retaining wall to ...
www.building.govt.nzDesign of a tied-back retaining wall to resist earthquake loading . Worked example to accompany MBIE Guidance on the seismic design of retaining structures for residential sites in Greater Christchurch (Version 2) November 2014 . Tied-back retaining walls were used originally as a substitute for braced retaining walls in deep excavations.
Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design
www.building.govt.nzguidance on earthquake design aspects for retaining . structures that are not well covered in these handbooks or elsewhere. The main objective is to identify situations where seismic design of retaining structures should be considered, to provide the necessary seismic parameters, and to identify key issues relating to seismic design.
Determination of Earth Pressures on Retaining Walls
web.mst.eduDiscontinuous retaining structures, such as drilled piers, H-piles, or crib walls, can be more free-draining by their open nature. However, a suitable amount of free-draining material must be emplaced behind such structures to allow the dissipation of hydrostatic pressures. The proper
Types of Retaining Walls - Structural Engineers
www.sefindia.orgGravity walls are the earliest known retaining structures. They are built from solid concrete or rock rubble mortared together. The lateral forces from backfill is resisted by the weight of wall itself, and due to their massive nature, they develop little or no tension. Therefore, they are usually not reinforced with steel.