What type of retaining wall is designed to resist lateral earth pressure?

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What type of retaining wall is designed to resist lateral earth pressure?
  1. Gravity wall
  2. Cantilever wall
  3. Sheet pile wall
  4. All of the above

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of retaining wall is designed to resist lateral earth pressure?
  • Step 1: Understand what a retaining wall is. A retaining wall is a structure that holds back soil or rock from a building, structure, or area.
  • Step 2: Learn about lateral earth pressure. This is the pressure exerted by the soil against the wall due to gravity and other forces.
  • Step 3: Identify the types of retaining walls. Common types include gravity walls, cantilever walls, anchored walls, and sheet pile walls.
  • Step 4: Recognize that all these types of retaining walls are designed to resist lateral earth pressure.
  • Step 5: Understand that each type has its own specific design and application based on the situation.
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