4. Retaining walls and acoustic barriers
4.1 Retaining walls
The term "retaining structures" refers to all prefabricated concrete components used in the construction of retaining structures designed to prevent the collapse of earth or other materials (coal, grain, etc.).
SCROLL TO TOPRetaining structures can be classified into two categories:
retaining walls (Figure 35 ) that...
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Software tools
ODUC+ – Software developed by CERIB (Center of Excellence in Research and Innovation for the Concrete Industry) for calculating the dimensions of sewer pipes. This software can be downloaded at the link below:
SeparH and VoiriB – Software also developed by CERIB. These can be requested directly...
Standards and norms
- AFNOR Candélabres – Partie 1 : définitions et termes - NF EN 40-1 - 1992
- AFNOR Candélabres d’éclairage public – Partie 2 : dimensions et tolérances - NF EN 40-2 - 2005
- AFNOR Candélabres d’éclairage public – Partie 3-3 : Conception et vérification – vérification par calcul - NF EN 40-3 - 2014
- AFNOR Candélabres d’éclairage public – Partie 4 : prescriptions pour les candélabres d’éclairage...
Regulations
Decree of May 6, 1996 establishing technical requirements applicable to non-collective sanitation systems.
Decree No. 95-21 of January 9, 1995, on the classification of land transport infrastructure and amending the Urban Planning Code and the Building and Housing Code.
Decree No. 95-22 of January 9, 1995, on noise limits for land transport facilities and infrastructure....
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