Chapter 11 Slope Stabilization and Stability of Cuts
Chapter 11 Slope Stabilization and Stability of Cuts
Chapter 11 Slope Stabilization and Stability of Cuts
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Figure <strong>11</strong>.4 Construction <strong>of</strong> various types <strong>of</strong> retaining structures. (Adapted from Gray & Leiser, 1982)<br />
a. a. Common Types <strong>of</strong> Retaining Structures.<br />
Hmax = 5 meters<br />
Brick or Masonry<br />
Piles<br />
0.3-0.5 m<br />
Stretcher<br />
High Rock Wall<br />
Configuration<br />
LOW-VOLUME ROADS BMPS: <strong>11</strong>0<br />
2<br />
“H" Piles<br />
Crib Wall<br />
Rock<br />
Road<br />
Headers<br />
b. Typical Rock Wall Construction.<br />
1<br />
0.7 H<br />
Gravity Walls<br />
Aggregate<br />
Fill<br />
Concrete<br />
Keys<br />
Facing<br />
For<br />
H = 0.5 m, W = 0.2 m<br />
H = 1.0 m, W = 0.4 m<br />
H = 1.5 m, W = 0.7 m<br />
H = 2.0 m, W = 1.0 m<br />
Reinforced Concrete<br />
Concrete with Counterforts<br />
Gabion Wall<br />
Reinforced Soil<br />
Counterfort<br />
Reinforced Soil Wall<br />
½ : 1 to<br />
Vertical<br />
Width<br />
(W)<br />
Rock Height<br />
(H)<br />
± 70 cm<br />
Rock<br />
Low Rock Wall Configuration
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