Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Retaining wall
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mlwgreer
04-26-06, 04:47 PM
I will be building a retaining wall for a 34' pool in our back yard. We will be leveling our back yard, which will require an 8' high retaining wall on three sides and several loads of fill dirt, so there will be tremendous pressure on this wall from pressure and drainage. What works best - poured concrete with rebar or the interlocking or mortarless stones, such a geostone or keystone? I estimate 1,000 square feet of wall. Any suggestions?
Tscarborough
04-26-06, 04:54 PM
It will have to be engineered either way, though both will work. Go with the look your prefer.
Concretemasonry
04-26-06, 06:01 PM
Don't let the pool scare you.
Actually the water only weighs 62.4 pounds per cubic foot. If you compare it to wet soil, the soil could be equivalent to over 100 pounds per cubic foot, depending on the soil type.
the highest segmental block retaining wall I have seen was between 10' and 44' high and about a mile or two long.
Whatever you use, it will take engineering.
I would image the segmental (Allam Block, Anchor Wall, Keystone, Versalok, etc.) will be the most economical, especially if the wall is curved or stepped.
Dick
Actually the water only weighs 62.4 pounds per cubic foot. If you compare it to wet soil, the soil could be equivalent to over 100 pounds per cubic foot, depending on the soil type.
the highest segmental block retaining wall I have seen was between 10' and 44' high and about a mile or two long.
Whatever you use, it will take engineering.
I would image the segmental (Allam Block, Anchor Wall, Keystone, Versalok, etc.) will be the most economical, especially if the wall is curved or stepped.
Dick