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TYPICAL RETAINING WALLS- 6" TOE

TABLE 2.E DESIGN DETALS AND STEEL REQUIREMENTS

	sect.	H	H1	B	X bars	Y bars	Z bars	soil press
Grade sloping maximum 2:1 behind wall Equivalent Fluid Presure = 43 psf/fl.	A	7'4"	2'8"	4'6"	#4 @ 8"	#4 @ 16"	#5 @ 12"	1795
	A	6'8"	2'0"	4'2"	#4 @ 16"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 10"	1625
	A	6'0"	2'0"	3'10"	#4 @ 16"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 12"	1455
	A	5'4"	2'0"	3'5"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 16"	1325
	B	4"8"	---	3'0"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 24"	1195
	B	4'0"	---	2'8"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 32"	1053
	B	3'4"	---	2'3"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 32"	910
Grade level behind wall Equivalent Fluid Presure = 30 psf/fl.	A	8'0"	2'8"	4'6"	#4 @ 8"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 8"	1705
	A	7'4"	2'0"	4'1"	#4 @ 16"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 10"	1600
	A	6'8"	2'0"	3'9"	#4 @ 16"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 15"	1460
	A	6'0"	2'0"	3'5"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 18"	1320
	B	5"4"	---	3'0"	#4 @ 24"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 24"	1220
	B	4'8"	---	2'8"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 32"	1090
	B	4'0"	---	2'2"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 32"	1065
	B	3'4"	---	1'10"	#4 @ 32"	#4 @ 32"	*#4 @ 32"	950

*Lap Splice may be omitted and reinforcing made one piece from footing to top of wall.

Note: Concrete in footing to test 2000lbs. per sq. in. at 28 days. Concrete block: ASTM C-90.
Grout: 1 part cement, 3 parts sand, 2 parts pea grave. Mortar: 1 part cement, 1/2 part lime putty,
4 1/2 parts sand, MAXIMUM STRESSES: fm.= 20,000 p.s.i.; fm. =250 p.s.i.; Shear V = 15 p.s.i.;
Bond U = 100 p.s.i.; Passive pressure = 300 p.s.f. Coefficient of friction = 0.35.

Note: The above retaining wall designs are typical for average conditions. For specific designs, contact your local building department or consulting engineer.