Retaining Wall Design – Part 1
This 2-hour online course is part 1 of a two part course for analyzing and designing cantilever type retaining wall structures. The purpose of these walls is to hold back or support soil banks, and other storage materials such as coal, gravel, etc. at a higher elevation on one side of the wall than the other side. Part 1 involves the description of retaining walls, a review of the soil mechanics necessary to calculate the forces acting on the wall, and resisting the movement of this structure. Further, this course describes the procedure for evaluating the stability of the retaining wall. The body of this course is presented in a word document format which you must download.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses structural design decision-making and loadresistance considerations related to Retaining Wall Design – Part 1. This 2-hour online course is part 1 of a two part course for analyzing and designing cantilever type retaining wall structures. The purpose of these walls is to hold back or support soil banks, and other storage materials such as coal, gravel, etc.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for structural design and performance decisions engineers encounter across varied materials and loading conditions associated with Retaining Wall Design – Part 1. This 2-hour online course is part 1 of a two part course for analyzing and designing cantilever type retaining wall structures. The purpose of these walls is to hold back or support soil banks, and other storage materials such as coal, gravel, etc.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address structural design standards, building codes, and reliability requirements tied to Retaining Wall Design – Part 1. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making on real municipal AEC projects.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for structural engineers, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Retaining Wall Design – Part 1.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by reinforcing structural engineering knowledge and supporting more consistent design decisions across projects related to Retaining Wall Design – Part 1.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on structural engineering professional development. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across municipal AEC teams.
