Retaining walls are often found in places where extra support is needed to prevent the earth from moving downhill with erosion. The most basic function of a retaining wall is to battle gravity; the lateral force of the slope must be offset in the retaining wall’s design. a wall that is built to keep the land behind it from sliding.
Structural Support. A retaining wall serves to keep soil in place. …
Preventing Soil Erosion and Providing Flood Control. …
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