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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• Authors:
  • Munfakh, G A
• Publication Date: 1991-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 48-51
• 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