1. Background and data

1.1 Principle of the retaining wall

• For what purpose?

  The purpose of this type of structure is to provide a vertical or slightly inclined screen to hold the plant in place:

  • soil, which can be made up of various materials (sand, gravel, clay, etc.);

  • water in some cases too.

  These structures must withstand the thrust without slipping or tipping, i.e. they must remain stable.

• What's the role?

  The role of these structures can be temporary or permanent, and they can take on different forms and have different uses.

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