For thousands of years, builders have used retaining walls to create flat vertical walls or gently sloping terraces on hillsides. While constructing a solid, lasting retaining wall might look ...

Seismic analysis of earth pressure on retaining structures is a critical aspect of geotechnical engineering that involves evaluating the forces exerted on retaining walls during earthquake events.

Reinforced soil retaining walls are integral structures in modern civil engineering, designed to stabilise earth slopes and embankments, particularly in seismic regions. These systems combine layers ...

The collapse of a newly constructed retaining wall on I-295 south in Bellmawr in March was blamed on groundwater issues, state Department of Transportation officials said Monday. “What we have learned ...

Q. I want to build a rock retaining wall, but have no clue where to start. What do I need to know to build one that will last for generations? What kind of tools will I need? Should I install the rock ...

For homeowners, retaining walls are an excellent way to battle soil erosion while also giving your yard more planting space. In addition, they can serve as a focal point that can be fun to plan around ...

In 2014, California-based developers Baldwin & Sons began the design and development of a housing complex on 99 acres of land in the city of Lake Forest, at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains—it's ...