All this is further explained here. Simply so, what is a retaining structure?
Retaining Structures. Retaining structures are engineered to retain soil and/or rock. They are commonly used to accommodate changes in grade, provide increases in right-of-way and buttress the toe of slopes.
Likewise, what type of retaining wall is best? Retaining Wall Materials Comparison Chart
TYPE OF MATERIAL | PROS |
---|---|
Poured Concrete | Stronger than a block wall Variety of design options |
Brick | Strong and durable |
Wood | Accessible materials Fairly simple installation |
Dry Stone/Boulder | The most natural solution to grade change |
Just so, what is considered a retaining wall?
A retaining wall is a strong structure that is made to keep a hill, slope or mound of earth in place. Retaining walls can be of any height but are usually higher than 3 feet. Garden walls. Garden walls are low walls, usually about 18-24 inches in height, that line a landscape feature.
What slope requires a retaining wall?
You can slope soil at a maximum of about 35 degrees, if it is mostly granular soil. Any steeper and you need a retaining wall of some sort to keep the soil in place.