We noticed that many of the properties had bulging retaining walls. We learned that it was due to the area’s geology and soil ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design ... on the outside of a concrete retaining wall for extra stability, but ...

A concrete backfill approach can be used instead of geogrid reinforcement ... However, more challenging site conditions may require higher-strength geogrids. The design of any retaining wall for ...

Segmental Retaining Walls (SRWs ... earth pressure created by the backfill soil. Materials used He says they are made of a mixture of cement, reinforcement concrete casting (RCC) and a strong ...

If you live in Pittsburgh, you know it’s not exactly flat. Hills, slopes, and elevation changes are part of what makes this city beautiful, but they can also cause serious problems for homeowners.

The existing retaining wall “exhibits settlement of the backfill ... It is a post-and-plank design comprising steel H-pile posts with precast concrete panels, spanning 475 feet in length ...