Retaining Walls
What is a Retaining Wall
Retaining walls are constructed to hold back soil. Retaining walls may be constructed from timber, concrete, steel, masonry and rock or a combination of these materials.Why should I engage an engineer?
A structural engineer can identify the loads subjected to retaining walls and determine their adequacy.
Should you be constructing a new, or repairing an existing retaining wall, a structural engineer should be engaged to ...Constructing A Retaining Wall With Engineering Input
All new retaining walls more than one meter high must be designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standards. You should check with your local council.
A structural engineer can design the wall, advise on the selection of...How Do I Go About Engaging A Structural Engineer?
Chartered (CPEng) Members of Engineers Australia and registrants on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) are appropriately qualified engineers. Verification that the person you are engaging is a current member of Engineers Austra...
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