Geotechnical Considerations for Design of Retaining Walls in Texas

This is an in-depth seminar on geotechnical considerations for retaining walls. Mr. David A. Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.PTI, F.FPA, F.ASCE, D.M.GHBA with Geotech Engineering and Testing will help you understand the basics of geotechnical and forensic engineering as it relates to retaining walls. He will discuss: types of retaining walls, including Cantilever, Drilled Shaft, Mechanically Stabilized Systems, Soil Nailing, Sheet Pile, Gabions, etc. Mr. Eastwood's presentation will include laboratory testing, analysis of data, geotechnical design information - lateral earth pressure coefficients, surcharge loading, hydro-static pressures, local stability, anchor design, global stability, slope-stability, design software, wall failures, weep holes, etc. Furthermore, he will discuss design and construction of retaining walls. Mr. Eastwood will also go over design of walls on soft ground and ground modification techniques. He will discuss options for houses with retaining walls, causation's for wall distress and the associated repair techniques