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References (← Hover over this hyperlink)Concrete
Advantages
- It is one of the strongest materials that can be used in retaining walls
- Can be made into any shape that is required; straight, curved and more
- It can last a long time, it is fire proof and it can handle natural disasters very well
- Can be used to build walls that are higher than 4m, but it has to be design properly
Disadvantages
- It is more expensive then let’s say wood for example.
- It is prone to cracks and it is difficult to patch the cracks up
- The base of the wall can interfere with the drainage of the area around the wall
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Wood
Advantages
- it is easy to install
- It can last over two decades if it is installed the right way and with the right wood
- It is relatively cheaper than other methods
- It is lighter then concrete or stones which makes it easier to transport to the building site
Disadvantages
- Compared to concrete and stone it does not last as long
- It can not generally be used for retaining walls that are required to be more then 4 m tall
- The wood can rot if it is placed in areas where there is a lot of rain and water flow
- It can not be used to make curved walls
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| Retaining Wall Made with Wood |
Stones
Advantages
- Some stone walls are heavy enough to keep the soil in place and fight against the lateral pressures of the soil
- Can be used to build a curved wall
- Some designs have extremely good natural drainage
Disadvantages
- It is difficult to assemble properly
- The materials can be very heavy
- Uncut stone walls can be very time consuming because each placement of the rock has to be thought out carefully where as cut stone walls can be expensive to get
- It might not handle water flow or drainage flow depending on the design of the wall
- It is not typically used for high walls
- If the stones are small, the wall would not be able to hold back that much weight
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| Retaining Wall Made with Stones |
Steel
Advantages
It is light in weight making it easier to handle and lift
It can be recycled and reused
The length and design can be easily adapt
The material can last a long time whether it is placed underwater or above ground
Disadvantages
If the soil is rocky it will be hard to install the steel
The sections are usually not used as a permanent structure, they are usually used temporary to hold the soil back for short term construction
Driving the sheets may cause disturbance the neighborhood
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| Retaining Wall Made with Steel |
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