Types of Retaining Walls 7 Types Soil Engineering
Cantilever Retaining Wall These are the reinforced concrete walls in which lateral earth pressure is resisted by structural action of its members The base of the wall is extended into the backfill on the heel side and is known as heel slab as shown in Fig 16 4 The backfill over the heel slab provides significant additional lateral stability to the wall The back of the wall on the