4. Sizing of retaining walls and anchors – Standard NF P 94-282

4.1 Application

Standard NF P 94-282 complements Eurocode 7 for the design and dimensioning of retaining walls and anchors. It is also based on a number of execution standards resulting from the work of the TC288 :

• NF EN 1537 standard for tie rods;

• NF EN 1538 standard for cast walls;

• standard NF EN 12063 for sheet piling.

In addition, an amendment A1 modifying or clarifying certain requirements or recommendations has been added.

As there were no existing documents or recommendations for the justification of retaining walls, the NF P 94-282 standard reflects the consensus of various national practices, both in...