These standard details provide minimum standards for improvements to private and public works. Our original, most popular unit, the standard unit is the backbone of versalok retaining wall systems. Excavation and backfill precast reinforced concrete. These two zones likely transmitted more subsurafec seepage than the adjacent zones. The standard specifications for public works construction book was first published in 1978 and it has proven to be an invaluable document to its users. Select materials to add them to your zip folder, then download or email the files for easy access. Whilst this section of the standard principally covers the various definitions used in the standard, a very important section is the structure classification, which is elaborated on in. Click on the drawing to view or print a larger image.
In this photo, increte contractors installed a pouredinplace decorative concrete wall system called stonecrete that creates deep relief stone walls with a variety of available textures and colors. Reinforcing steel shall comply with astm a615 and shall have a yield strength of 60,000 psi. This edition of standard plans for public works construction is the fruition of. However, the book does explain the basics of retaining wall design and lists incredible supplementary resources at the end of each chapter. Tql 9 timber retaining walls for residential applications. As4100 sets out the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, erection, and modification of steelwork in structures. Grout all cells with 2,000 psi portland cement grout.
As these plans are privately owned, property owners interested in building a structure with a standard plan must contact the owner of the plan to purchase a copy. By using the information we have on building retaining walls you will get everything you need to plan, design and build the perfect retaining wall project use the plandesign menu above to check out all of the information we have on how to build. Caltrans standard details apwa standard plans purchase and green book purchase if there are any questions regarding the details of a document, or to obtain a hard copy or other alternative formats of the original document, or to have a document read to you, please contact. A rock retaining wall is suitable in situations where the wall is up to about 10 feet and where the slope is 2h. Poured concrete retaining walls can also be decorative and reproduce the look of stone or masonry. Retaining walls must be detailed on plans submitted to the division of public works and signed by a licensed civil engineer. Our inspectors have experience with the construction of low and highrise. City and county of san diego, city of long beach, city of burbank and county of orange.
Aas bradford pear and pine and numerous old shrubs removed in the past two months. There are any number of types of materials available for retaining walls. The units solid construction and unique pinning system provide an endless array of design options, hardcore durability and the fastest, easiest installation available. To download a detail, click on the desired file format. Segmental retaining wall specifications retaining walls. You are now leaving the county of orange official portal. F c txdot design miscellaneous details retaining wall cont rwstde11. Fairfax county, typical retaining wall details masonry retaining walls general notes. Retaining walls australian standards archives concrib. Making orange county a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play, today and for generations to come, by providing outstanding, costeffective regional public services.
So when working with steel reinforcing for retaining walls, it is important to consider its quality. When the wall is flexible meaning if the top of the wall rotates by 0. Not only straight retaining walls, but also curves, corners, columns, stairs and freestanding walls are possible with the. Each file also is available for download in autocad. This standard takes into account a number of important issues such as whether a retaining wall fits its purpose, durability and design life. Department, city of orange or the city of orange water division at 189 s. Paucity of subdrainage drainage is the second most common mode of retaining walls failure the most common being dry rot. The standard plans are to be used in conjunction with the standard specifications for public works. Standard drawings south carolina department of transportation. Berm detail and top of slope and retaining wall at property line detail. Job county sect dist revisions txdot txdot jgd mjg highway sheet no. Ez retaining wall standards obtain permits for building a retaining wall without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. Table of contents retaining walls allan block wall systems. Orange county, california oc public works standard plans.
Introduction timber is a preferred material for landscaping purposes. Timber queensland technical data sheet 9 timber retaining walls revised march 2006 page 1 10max. Rumble strip placement at intersections with left turn pockets, railroad crossings, private roads and major driveways. Wood shall not be employed in the construction of retaining walls. Permits can therefore be issued much faster for structures such as swimming pools, metal patio covers, stairways, signs, etc. Standard plans for public works construction 2009 edition written and promulgated by public works standards, inc. Concrete masonry shall conform to astm c90, grade n. With this powerful software, youll have the answers to all the toughest design challenges in your area. The use of a standard plan greatly reduces the time required for plan check. These drawings depict standard design features commonly used and any variations shall be shown by special details in the plans or by reference in the general notes or special provisions.
The following specifications will provide assistance to a broad range of professional retaining wall designers. Honestly, it reads as though somebody started a textbook for retaining wall engineers, and then gave up after chapter 1, and just filled the book. The four different types of retaining walls that every civil. With that in mind, we would like to detail precisely what is involved with compliance across all mediums, starting with the overall standard for australian retaining walls, as4678. Public works construction orange book, standard specifications for road. Standard retaining wall our original, most popular unit, the standard unit is the backbone of versalok retaining wall systems. Standards plans are a time saving tool that is advantageous for structures that are built repeatedly, where the design and construction are not expected to vary greatly from site to site. Ported to drupal for the open source community by drupalizing link is external, a project of more than just themes link is external.
Type iv or consist of one coat of 14v40 neutral orange rust inhibitive. The following is a listing of the allan block typical details that are available. I would like some opinions on retaining wall material. There are many things that need to go into building a retaining wall before the first shovel of dirt is ever moved. Retaining walls in theory and practice, a textbook for. The following parts together compose the entire standard plans and specification. Retaining walls in particular contribute significantly to the surroundings when constructed in timber. This standard takes into account a number of important issues such as whether a. Excavation and backfill castinplace reinforced concrete box and arch culverts. Retaining walls must be approved by the department of transportation and engineering if the paved roadway falls within the zone of influence for the retaining wall. All design criteria specified by a soils or geologic report must be met by use of the standard detail for the wall. Browse anchor wall s technical materials, including freestanding and retaining wall construction details, freestanding and retaining wall product specifications, cad drawings, installation guides and more. When seeking retaining wall blocks for your next outdoor landscape or patio project, see what makes the stone retaining wall pavers from belgard stand out above the rest.
The book has a wealth of information on retaining walls but the material lacks a coherent structure. View the grading design manual and refer to the documents below for the exhibits and related documents contained within. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. Special details concrete sidewalk details curb cut wheelchair ramps details,ada,drainage,drainage structures,pedestrian facilities,roadway sections. The zone of influence is defined as the area behind the retaining wall to a line rising 45 degrees from the top edge of the footing. The four different types of retaining walls that every. Apwa standard plans purchase and green book purchase if there are any questions regarding the details of a document, or to obtain a hard copy or other alternative formats of the original document, or to have a document read to you, please contact. Astm c72 standard specification for segmental retaining wall units. A copy of these retaining wall details is required to be on the job site and available to the inspector during the construction and inspection process. Please use caltrans standard plans a88a or public works standards for construction standard 1115. County of orange orange county public works department september 2018 edition khalid bazmi, county engineer. The use of the city of alexandria typical retaining wall details for a tiered or stacked retaining wall system is strictly prohibited. The minimum concrete compressive strength at 28 days shall be 3,500 psi and shall comply with aci 318.
In addition, the layout of the book and the examples themselves were disappointing. Pc17 retaining walls idaho transportation department. Concrete retaining wall product technical materials. Important australian standards for retaining walls concrib. D ata sheet concrete retaining walls concrete retaining walls provide a durable solution that is required of a structure in contact with soil and exposed to constant wetting and. For questions relating to the purchase of the orange book, call the regional transportation commission at 775 3480400. Special inspection is required as specified in the building code section 1704. These technical specifications will allow a wall designer to source and reference specific information for use in developing project documents. See plans, drawings, notes and typical details for the verdura 40 fully plantable retaining wall block system from soil retention. If you just want to build a diy wall, but with some fancy touches, this book will be utterly useless to you. Grading design manual anaheim, ca official website.
Special details concrete sidewalk details curb cut wheelchair ramps details,ada,drainage,drainage structures,pedestrian facilities,roadway sections 9152016. Items or situations not included in these standard details. Concrete masonry blocks shall comply with astm c90. May 07, 2003 if you just want to build a diy wall, but with some fancy touches, this book will be utterly useless to you. Honestly, it reads as though somebody started a textbook for retaining wall engineers, and then gave up after chapter 1, and just filled the book with all the pictures of retaining walls they could find. Disclaimer these retaining walls are for information purposes only. Any d eviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. Grout mix for concrete block wall to be 1 part portland cement, to 3 parts sand to which may be added not more than 110 part lime. The standard drawings constitute contract documents in accordance with section 101 of the standard specifications for highway construction. Carson city details for public works construction carson city. These standard plans and specifications shall be used along with the provisions of the latest edition of the standard specifications for public works construction green book, and all amendments thereto. The retaining wall retains less than 4 feet of material with or without a surcharge, unless the surcharge is caused by a building.
Commercial driveway with returns129b revised dec 2005. Concrete mix for footing and for concrete wall to be 1 part portland cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts 1 rock with a maximum of 7 gallons of water per sack of cement. The method of measurement and bid item numbers for the retaining walls described above are summarized below. Rumble strip placement at freeway exit ramps, freeway entrance ramps and intersections. Aave started planting new material and will finish the front yard and plantings along the fence in a few weeks. When you want to be the goto resource for redirock designs, having a copy of geo5 redirock wall professional is the way to go. The wall must be securely anchored to the rock base or firm subsoil. Oct 29, 20 the book has a wealth of information on retaining walls but the material lacks a coherent structure. The zone of influence is defined as the area behind the retaining wall to a line rising 45 degrees. Ramping of curb and sidewalk handicap ramp removed. Standard details for retaining walls santa cruz county.
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