Monday, July 16, 2007

Distribution Width for Concentrated Load on Concrete Wall

I’m designing a C.I.P. concrete cantilevered retaining wall. I’m trying to find the distribution width for a concentrated load at the top of the wall. So far, I’m unsuccessful. In masonry, it’s called a “flush wall pilaster” and there is clear direction if the wall is masonry.

 

Is concrete the same as masonry in this regard?

 

T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.

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Consulting Structural Engineers
 
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