EARTH WALLS: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
This article describes a variety of earth retaining systems as well as the criteria for the selection of the right one for a particular site. The basic elements of an earth-retaining structure are described. The selection factors are divided into 9 major categories: soil characteristics; ground water; construction considerations; right-of-way; aesthetics; environmental concerns; durability and maintenance; cost; and politics and tradition. Case histories of earth-retaining structures are described, and include the following: H-3 tunnel access roads in Hawaii; Mount McDonald Tunnel ventilation system, Canada; and Canton-Seagirt facility, Baltimore.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Civil Engineers
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Authors:
- Munfakh, G A
- Publication Date: 1991-2
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 48-51
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Serial:
- Civil Engineering
- Volume: 61
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
- ISSN: 0885-7024
- Serial URL: http://www.pubs.asce.org/ceonline/newce/html
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Case studies; Construction; Design; Earth walls; Retaining walls
- Uncontrolled Terms: Criteria; Selecting
- Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00604460
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, ATRI
- Created Date: Feb 28 1991 12:00AM