CTC
440 - Homework 24 (Retaining Walls)
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homework. Note: This is a rescinded
drawing and is to be used only for this homework assignment.
Given the following information:
Stem Height: 12'
Minimum allowable soil pressure: 1.5 tons/sf
Design Coefficient of Friction 0.5
Length: 30'-0"
Draw the wall section, complete a bar list,
calculate steel and concrete quantities, and determine the total price of the
retaining wall.
Assume concrete price is $200/cy
Assume uncoated steel is $0.90/pound
Assume epoxy-coated steel is $0.95/pound.
Note: Drawings/Tables
should be detailed enough to be “buildable”.