Types of Retaining wall and difference between them

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Retaining walls are structures used to hold back soil or rock. There are various types of retaining walls.

Gravity retaining walls rely on their own weight to resist pressure from soil or rock.
Cantilever retaining walls use a base slab and a stem to resist pressure.
Sheet pile retaining walls are made of steel, vinyl or wood planks that are driven into the ground.
Anchored retaining walls use cables or other stays anchored in the rock or soil behind it to resist pressure.
Gabion retaining walls are made of wire baskets filled with rocks or other materials.
Reinforced soil retaining walls use layers of soil and geosynthetic reinforcement to resist pressure.
The choice of retaining wall depends on factors such as soil type, height of the wall, and available space.
Retaining walls can be used for various purposes such as creating level ground for buildings, preventing erosion, and improving drainage.

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