ABSTRACT
Retaining walls are soil-structure systems intended to support earth backfills. Construction of retaining walls is typically motivated by the need to eliminate slopes in road widening projects, to support bridges and similar overpass and underpass elements, or to provide a level ground for shallow foundations. Retaining walls belong to a broader class of civil
CONTENTS
10.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 491 10.2 Lateral Earth Pressure ..................................................................................................... 493 10.3 Basic Design Principles.................................................................................................... 501
10.3.1 Effect of Water Table .......................................................................................... 502 10.3.2 Effect of Compaction on Nonyielding Walls ..................................................504
