Retaining Walls: Principles of Design, Monitoring, and Repair
Retaining walls are critical structural elements that stabilize and support adjacent buildings and infrastructure. Because their performance depends on the interaction between structural and geotechnical conditions, understanding these systems is essential to managing risk and preventing costly failures. In this webinar, we will discuss approaches and considerations regarding retaining wall design, monitoring, and repair. The session will cover retaining wall design parameters, common wall types and modifications, instrumentation and monitoring considerations, and repair strategies when needed. We will also share a case study where SGH assessed, monitored, and repaired an existing segmental block mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall. Our goal is to provide viewers with tips and strategies for evaluating potential retaining wall types for their projects, and what to do when a retaining wall is damaged or distressed.
Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of retaining wall design from a structural and geotechnical perspective.
- Identify retaining wall types and associated applications for specific types of retaining walls.
- Recognize issues with existing retaining walls and understand recommended actions to take.
- Discuss retaining wall design, monitoring, and repair strategies with owners.
Participants will earn 1 AIA CES Learning Unit (LU/HSW) for attending the seminar. Registration is free. Please note that space is limited – email events@sgh.com to join our waitlist if the session is closed when you register.
About the Speaker
Rachel Croke’s expertise focuses on soil-structure interaction and geo-structural issues, specifically foundations and retaining walls. Additionally, Rachel has been involved in designing, investigating, rehabilitating, and repairing buildings, bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, culverts, and solar equipment. Her experience involves designing new structures; forensics of structures; and renovation, restoration, and rehabilitation of structures. She is involved in projects from the conceptual phase through fabrication and construction phases and has worked closely with owners and contractors to resolve issues that arise during construction.
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