What is the main purpose of a retaining wall?

Practice Questions

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What is the main purpose of a retaining wall?
  1. To support vertical loads
  2. To prevent soil erosion
  3. To retain soil at different elevations
  4. To provide drainage

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main purpose of a retaining wall?
  • Step 1: Understand that a retaining wall is a structure built to hold back soil.
  • Step 2: Recognize that soil can be at different heights or elevations.
  • Step 3: Know that without a retaining wall, soil can slide down due to gravity.
  • Step 4: Realize that the main purpose of a retaining wall is to keep the soil in place and prevent it from moving.
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