What is the primary function of a retaining wall?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of a retaining wall?
  1. To support vertical loads
  2. To prevent soil erosion
  3. To retain soil at an angle
  4. To provide drainage

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of a retaining wall?
  • Step 1: Understand what a retaining wall is. It is a structure built to hold back soil.
  • Step 2: Recognize that soil can be unstable, especially on slopes or hills.
  • Step 3: Know that the primary function of a retaining wall is to keep this soil in place.
  • Step 4: Realize that by holding back the soil, the wall prevents it from sliding or collapsing.
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