ABSTRACT
A critical review is presented on analysis and design of rigid retaining walls subjected to earthquakes based on limited displacements. Since these walls experience both sliding and rotation, a realistic analysis must consider both motions. A comparison of displacements of a typical wall for several backfills and base soils have been made by the two available methods. The displacements have been compared with Eurocode (1994). Recommendations have then been made for further work.
