An Introduction to Flood and Retaining Walls for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of flood and retaining wall. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TYPES OF FLOOD WALLS, 3. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RETAINING AND FLOOD WALLS, 4. COORDINATION BETWEEN DISCIPLINES, 5. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION, 6. DESIGN STRENGTH SELECTION.