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Q: What is  counterfort retaining wall ? Explain the features of  counterfort retaining wall ?

A: When there is a desired change in ground elevation that exceeds the angle of repose of the soil, a…

Q: What is the purpose of retaining wall, why anchors are used in a retaining wall?

A: Given information in question  Retaining walls Anchors To be discussed  Purpose of Retaining walls…

Q: Explain the stability conditions to be checked for the retaining wall ?

A: Retaining Wall: The retaining wall are the structures designed to resist the lateral pressure of the…

Q: 16. When the area to be enclosed is large, it becomes essential to provide the construction so as to…

A: #16When the area to be enclosed is large, it becomes essential to provide ......... the construction…

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Q: Which of the following situations warrant the construction of a retaining structure?

A: This question is from geotechnical engineering.

Q: (a) Explain the working of MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) walls. (b) What are the main factors…

A: Part-a -    Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) -  A composite structure of retaining wall which…

Q: What is Cantilever retaining walls?

A: Retaining walls are fairly solid walls used only to horizontally support soil, so that it could be…

Q: Why do BS8007 specify the allowable crack width of water retaining structure as 0.2mm for severe or…

A: The self-sealing capacity of concrete - Self-healing capacity of concrete occurs when- On a cracked…

Q: Explain about those forces which acting on retaining wall?

A: Solution: Retaining wall forces:

Q: 1-Suggested Free board height. 2- Suggested berm dimension 3- Draw a sketch for channel cross…

A: Since the question consists of a number of subparts, the solution for first three subparts are as…

Q: 1. Write down the main types of retaining walls 2. How retaining walls fail ?

A: 1-Main types of retaining wall are as follows :-  Cantilever Retaining wall- Cantilever retaining…

Q: Why hopper walls are steeply sloped ?

A: When hoppers square measure designed inconsiderately of the particular materials being handled,…

Q: Select a method of fireproofing, and sketch typical column and beam fireproofing details for the…

A: The method of resistance of structural material to fire is called as fireproofing. Application of…

Q: State the stability criteria of cantilever retaining wall ?

A: Cantilever retaining wall Cantilever retaining walls are constructed of reinforced concrete. They…

Q: What is Jetting?

A: Jetting can be defined as it is the method to penetrate a dense stratum of soil for pile driving. It…

Q: The cantilevered retaining wall shown is under design. What is most nearly the active resultant per…

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Q: Explain what are the requirements for Retaining Wall Design.

A: The retaining wall is defined as a structure that is designed to resist the pressure exerted by the…

Q: Define what are the different modes of failure of a retaining wall ?

A: Retaining Walls- This is defined as the type of structures that are constructed to retain the…

Q: Determine the factor of safety in terms of overturning for this retaining structure.

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Q: What is Representative types of gravity walls? Explain about these walls.

A: Representative sorts of gravity walls are referred to as Retaining walls. Retaining wall may be a…

Q: Compute the maximum spacing of No. 5 bars in a one-way slab with 1 in. of clear cover that will…

A: Diameter of bar No. 5    d=58  inand  clear cover  =1.0 inthen coefficient    Cc=clear…

Q: Howcan I  design  a shear wall ,Could you give steps ?

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Q: What is gravity retaining wall ? Explain the features of gravity retaining wall ?

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Q: Explain the minimum factor of safety for the stability of a retaining wall ?

A: Factor of Safety – For stability, a retaining wall should satisfy the following conditions.   1.…

Q: Define the Earth pressure on retaining walls of simpleconfigurations ?

A: The Earth pressure on retaining walls:

Q: Explain about the Cantilever-type retaining walls?

A: Retaining walls are defined as the walls which are built to laterally support the soil mass. These…

Q: The contractor would like to increase the shore spacing to allow more clearance for access below the…

A: Form work is defined as the temporary construction to provide support to the constructing members…

Q: For a 22'-3" high by 122-6" long wall made of 15-5/8 inch by 7-5/8 inch concrete masonry units with…

A: Given dimension height of wall=22'3"=267 inlength of wall =122'6"=1470 inArea of Wall =length…

Q: Explain about the Types of retaining walls using piling.

A: Retaining walls using piling or piled retaining walls is a new technique which is constructed by…

Q: How can we check the stability of retaining walls?

A: To check the stability of a retaining wall, the following conditions must be met: 1. The wall should…

Q: What are the requirements of the proper retaining wall design?

A: A retaining wall is a specially designed structure that holds soil on one side and is free standing…

Q: What is the difference between retaining wall for gravity wall , gabion walls and pre-cast crib…

A: Retaining wall are structure which are constructed to counteract the lateral pressure of soil.…

Q: Explain the Types of retaining walls using piling.

A: Retaining wall is defined as the wall which is built for holding or retaining the soil behind it.…

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Q: In general, what three calculations are done to determine the required length of reinforcement at…

A: The three calculations are done to determine the required length of reinforcement at the base of a…

Q: In each photo the concrete footings A were poured when the column was already in place. Later the…

A: Concept: Square footing The square footing is the default footing because, considering the "normal"…

Q: Describe the Requirements of Retaining Wall Design.

A: Retaining wall through one side of this is about cantilever wall containing soil or some other…

Q: Explain the working of MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) walls. What are the main factors that the…

A: Mechanically stabilized earth walls: MSE walls are the composite structures used for the…

Q: Which are the Alternate Types of Retaining Structures?

A: Retaining structure are used to retain the sloped soil mass firmly.

Q: Discuss the following terms briefly: Slope camber and barrel camber, Perception time and reaction…

A: 1. Lets see what is length and width, may seems to be funny to start with this but it is essential…

Q: Explain what are the Recommended Design Criteria for Gravity Walls?

A: Gravity walls or gravity retaining walls acquire stability by their self-weight. They are massive…

Q: If the drainage system becomes clogged during several days of a storm and the groundwater rises to…

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Q: What are the advantage of the Gabion Retaining Walls?

A: Gabion refers to a welded wire cage or a box filled up with the materials like concrete, stone,…

Q: research work types of retaining wall and reinforced concrete stairs details includfe…

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