Civil Engineering PE

Category - Earth Retention

A retaining wall system can be classified according to three factors. Which of the following is not generally considered as a classification factor?
  1. System rigidity
  2. Construction method
  3. Situational use
  4. Load support mechanism
Explanation
Answer: C - Situational use is not generally considered as a classification factor for a retaining wall system. The common classification factors are as follows:

• System rigidity - rigid or flexible walls
• Construction method - fill or cut walls
• Load support mechanism - external or internal stabilized walls
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