Can anybody recommend a decent and reputable software package to use for designing CIP cantilever retaining walls? I need the ability to design per various design guidelines and codes, model special loading conditions, and chose alternate rebar options and configurations. Thanks.
It's unclear to me as to how to compute wind loads on soundwalls per the above-referenced AASHTO, specifically for wall heights less than 30 feet. Section 3.8 provides equation 3.8.1.1-1 for calculating Vdz to then use in equation 3.8.1.2.1-1 to calculate the design wind pressure (also...
