Design of cantilever rettaing wall

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A cantilever retaining wall is designed to resist lateral soil pressure by using the weight of the wall itself.

The wall is constructed with a base slab, stem, and toe slab.
The stem is usually made of reinforced concrete.
The toe slab is wider than the stem and helps to resist overturning.
The wall is designed to have a slight backward slope to increase stability.
The height of the wall should not exceed 6 meters without additional support.
The design should take into account the soil type, water table, and surcharge loads.
Proper drainage should be provided to prevent water buildup behind the wall.

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