1. Background and data
1.1 Principle of the retaining wall
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For what purpose?
The purpose of this type of structure is to provide a vertical or slightly inclined screen to hold the plant in place:
soil, which can be made up of various materials (sand, gravel, clay, etc.);
water in some cases too.
These structures must withstand the thrust without slipping or tipping, i.e. they must remain stable.
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What's the role?
The role of these structures can be temporary or permanent, and they can take on different forms and have different uses.
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Different 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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