Design of Concrete Retaining Wall as per BS 8110:2005
Retaining walls provide lateral support to vertical slopes of soil. They retain soil which would otherwise collapse into a
more natural shapes The retained soil is sometimes referred to as bac/rn//.Retaining walls can be constructed of many
different materials and with a variety of building techniques.
All advice or information from the British Cement Association and/or The Concrete Centre is intended for those who
will evaluate the signihcance and limitations of its contents and take responsibility for its use and application. No
liability (including that for negligence) for any loss resulting from such advice or information is accepted by the BCA,
TCC or their subcontractors, suppliers or advisors. Users should note that all TCC software and publications are
subject to revision from time to time and should therefore ensure that they are in possession of the latest version.
Retaining walls provide lateral support to vertical slopes of soil. They retain soil which would otherwise collapse into a
more natural shapes The retained soil is sometimes referred to as bac/rn//.Retaining walls can be constructed of many
different materials and with a variety of building techniques.
All advice or information from the British Cement Association and/or The Concrete Centre is intended for those who
will evaluate the signihcance and limitations of its contents and take responsibility for its use and application. No
liability (including that for negligence) for any loss resulting from such advice or information is accepted by the BCA,
TCC or their subcontractors, suppliers or advisors. Users should note that all TCC software and publications are
subject to revision from time to time and should therefore ensure that they are in possession of the latest version.
