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up to
~5m
high
Up to
~6m
high
W
toe
reinforced co
stem
up to
~5m
high
Weight of soil
on heel gives
stability
toe
heel
key helps to
stop sliding failure
Facing panels
Reinforced soil walls
(usually
attached
reinforcing strips)
Can be built for large heights.
Metal or
reinforcing
Feasible to construct where large area is available.
Height
unlimited
Precast concrete panel are used reducing site machinery space.
Skilled labor must be required.
More space is required on earth retained side.
More excavation is required for placing the Reinforcement.
Extra excavation and back filling increase the cost.
These type of walls do not resist as much to the scouring problem as they are built from surface
of ground.