{"id":9786,"date":"2023-02-14T12:08:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T12:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.geostru.eu\/crollo-muri-di-sostegno-le-cause\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:14:50","slug":"the-collapse-of-retaining-walls-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.geostru.eu\/en\/the-collapse-of-retaining-walls-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"The collapse of retaining walls: Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The collapse of retaining walls may result from several factors, including:<\/p>\n

Soil instability (GEO): If the soil surrounding the wall is unstable, for example, due to telluric movements, accumulation of water, erosion, etc.<\/p>\n

Structural settlements (STR): If the wall has been improperly designed or built, for example with inadequate structural stability or poor quality materials, it may cause the wall to collapse.<\/p>\n

Maintenance defects: If the wall isn\u2019t regularly maintained and monitored, it can deteriorate over time and lead to collapse.<\/p>\n

Generally, the collapse of retaining walls is primarily attributable to a combination of these factors.<\/p>\n

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How to design a retaining wall<\/h3>\n

The design of a retaining wall depends on the specific conditions of the site, including the terrain topography, seismic zone, soil type, wall height, the expected load on the wall, and the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n

Generally, the design of a retaining wall involves:<\/p>\n