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ABSTRACT
Retaining structures involve the use of relatively complex technical matters. They depend on a large number of parameters, including structure, land and even atmospheric conditions. When they are not sufficiently mastered, all these uncertainties can generate more or less severe disorders. Retaining structures are thus subjected to risks. Generally, the pathologies of retaining structures generate significant damage: material and sometimes bodily. The knowledge and experience of the pathology of reinforcement structures allow for the assessment of risk and constraints to be taken into consideration in order to prevent or address it.
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Jean DELEFOSSE: FTE Engineer – CHEC - Expert to the Paris Court of Appeal (H)
INTRODUCTION
Although various types of disorder that can affect retaining walls have already been examined (see
Retaining walls fall into this category. Their stability may depend on a large number of parameters – some of which may be poorly controlled – leading to accidents which, although fortunately few in number, can result in significant material damage or even personal injury.
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building | retaining wall | architecture | pathology
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Retaining wall pathologies
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Standards and norms
* Unified technical documents (DTU)
13.2 Deep foundations
13.11 Surface foundations
13.12 Rules for calculating surface foundations
* Calculation rules and methods
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Reinforced concrete
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BAEI rules 91 modified 99
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