Seismic design of retaining structures for residential sites in greater Christchurch
Guidance on the seismic design of retaining walls
The assessment and design of retaining walls guidance.
About this document
Introduction
You can use these guidelines primarily for assessing and designing retaining walls for normal risk residential sites in greater Christchurch. High risk walls, including very high walls, are beyond the scope of these guidelines and may require more detailed and specific engineering.
Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes supplementary guidance.
Contents
Worked examples to resist earthquake loading
Design of cantilever pole retaining walls
Design of concrete cantilever retaining wall
Design of a tied-back retaining wall
We will provide additional worked examples as they are developed.