The National Concrete Masonry Association presents the essential guide to constructing segmental retaining walls with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and charts for do-it-yourself homeowners and landscape contractors alike. From the fundamentals to the latest research and modern techniques in segmental retaining wall construction, this colorful and inspiring gallery of design suggestions accompanies the expertly written step-by-step guide, and offers a plethora of landscaping ideas ilable and will inspire great new designs for all landscape styles.

Fences and Retaining Walls, is a practical manual for the fencing professional and has all the information for quality fence work. An important book as well for house builders and home remodelers.

UPDATED AND EXPANDED NEW 11TH EDITION. Design guide for earth retaining structures covers nearly every type of earth retaining structure: cantilevered, counterfort, restrained (basement walls), gravity, segmental, sheet pile, soldier pile, and others. Current building code requirements are referenced throughout. Topics include types of retaining structures, basic soil mechanics, design of concrete and masonry walls, lateral earth pressures, seismic design, surcharges, pile and pier foundations, Gabion walls and swimming pool walls. Fourteen varied design examples. Comprehensive Appendix with Glossary of terminology. 257 pages. 8-1/2x11 paperback.

Establishing adequate drainage is a critical first step in many of today's construction projects. And often, retaining walls must be used to provide a sufficiently level grade. These two topics - drainage and retaining walls - necessairly go hand-in-hand. This unique reference provides a comprehensive introduction to doing both right.

Building your own retaining wall may seem like a daunting task, but this book breaks the entire process down into manageable pieces and guides you step-by-step throughout the entire process. I cover everything from the initial planning, to getting supplies, digging the trenches, and laying the stones. I have included a full materials list, explanations, troubleshooting tips, and over 50 full-color photos. If you are planning to build your own retaining wall, I hope that as you read this book and view the photos, it will help you as you begin the journey of Building Your Retaining Wall.

This book will walk you through everything you need to consider as you plan for your retaining wall project utilizing segmental concrete blocks. You will find step by step instructions on how to construct the wall, what tools are required, and how to calculate the required materials. In addition, the book will go through all the planning required, including when to file for a building permit and when to contact an engineer. There are specific instructions for various design features including curves, corners, and stairs. You will find a combination of pictures and detailed drawings so you can easily visualize how each concept applies to your project.Even if you do not intend to build a retaining wall yourself, this book will provide a great resource as you oversee your landscaper or contractor. The knowledge gained will enable you to tell if the company you hired to build your retaining wall is giving you a quality product or cutting corners.

With construction techniques becoming ever more complex, and population pressure leading to the development of increasingly problematic sites, expertise in the area of soil structure interaction is crucial to architectural and construction industries worldwide. This book contains the proceedings of the ISSMGE Technical Committee 207 International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering - Soil Structure Interaction and Retaining Walls - held in St Petersburg, Russia, in June 2014. The conference was dedicated to the memory of the outstanding geotechnical expert Gregory Porphyryevich Tschebotarioff. Topics covered at the conference included: soil structure interaction, underground structures and retaining walls, site investigation as a source of input parameters for soil structure interaction, and interaction between structures and frozen soils. The papers included here are the English language papers. Papers presented by the authors in Russian are published by the Georeconstruction Institute of St. Petersburg.

This edition retains the three-part approach of the second edition. Part A is an introduction to the essential concepts necessary to procure a piling or retaining wall contract. Part B is the specification and is still the only part of this document intended for incorporation in contracts. Part C provides guidance for use of the specification and essential background information for specifiers and contractors alike. Unlike the second edition, Part 3 guidance notes immediately follow the relevant Part 2 specification requirements. The three sections provide the reader with a full compendium without being overly prescriptive.