Brick Retaining Wall Construction Details
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Brick retaining wall construction details. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. Building codes and retaining walls 5. Height and thickness a minimum wall thickness should be 215mm of bonded construction or two separate brick skins tied together see reinforcement this. Window sill detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing.
4 parts aggregate maximum aggregate size 20mm will be strong enough in most cases. Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation may 13 2019. Retaining walls can be tricky to build as they need to be strong enough to resist horizontal soil pressure where there are differing ground levels. A 1 2 4 mix 1 part cement.
Below and is dependant on the finished height of wall. Forces on retaining walls 6. Severely exposed brickwork this technical guide caters for those seeking to achieve long lasting results in their external works such as freestanding garden and retaining walls and chimneys which regardless of location should always be considered to be severely exposed. Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
One of the things you must get right is the thickness of the wall. Soil bearing and stability 8. Design procedure overview 3. It should be at least 215mm thick and bonded or made of two separate brick skins tied together.
The difference is in the materials and method of construction. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Full array of drawings and technical informaiton provided by ncma along with san diego specific details for cmu freestanding and retaining walls. The masonry detailing series is a collection of illustrative construction details diagrams made for architects engineers to use as a design resource.
Earthquake seismic design 7. Soil mechanics simplified 4. This should be enough in most cases with minimal water pressure or where the ground. A retaining wall made entirely out of brick is known as a cavity wall.
Construction details and technical information for designing and building with concrete masonry units or cmus.