Code
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary (ACI 318R-14)
References
• Design of Concrete Structures, 15th Edition, 2016, Darwin et. al., McGraw-Hill Education, Example 16.8
• spWall Engineering Software Program Manual v10.00, STRUCTUREPOINT, 2022
• spMats Engineering Software Program Manual v10.00, STRUCTUREPOINT, 2022
Design Data
Wall Stem Materials | Wall Foundation Materials | ||||
fc’ | = 4,500 psi | fc’ | = 4,500 psi | ||
fy | = 60,000 psi | fy | = 60,000 psi | ||
γc | = 150 pcf | γc | = 150 pcf | ||
Wall Stem Dimensions | Wall Foundation Dimensions | ||||
Width | = 1 ft strip | Width | = 1 ft strip | ||
Height | = 13.5 ft | Height | = 9.75 ft | ||
Thickness | = 8 in. top | Thickness | = 18 in. | ||
= 16 in. bottom | |||||
Retaining Wall Loads
The following figure shows all the loads applied to the cantilever retaining wall where:
Figure 2 - Applied Loads and Soil Pressure at Critical Sections