EARTH RETENTION

Retaining Walls & Earth Retention Structural Design

Structural engineering for retaining walls, tie-back systems, soil nail walls, shotcrete walls, and earth retention systems for residential, commercial, and site development projects.

Systems We Design

  • Cast-in-place concrete retaining walls
  • CMU retaining walls
  • Tie-back anchored retaining walls
  • Soil nail and shotcrete wall systems
  • Earth retention systems for grade changes and excavation support

Engineering Considerations

  • Lateral earth pressure and surcharge loads
  • Groundwater, drainage, and hydrostatic pressure
  • Sliding, overturning, and bearing stability
  • Seismic loading and long-term structural performance

Typical Applications

  • Hillside residential projects
  • Commercial site development
  • Basement and excavation support
  • Coastal and waterfront retaining conditions
  • Sites requiring permanent earth retention systems

Design Approach

We develop practical retaining wall and earth retention solutions based on site conditions, geotechnical recommendations, constructability, and permit requirements, with structural documents prepared for plan check and construction.