Gravity Retaining Wall Design in Enercalc

[dcredskins]

Do any of you know Enercalc can design gravity (either CMU blocks or concrete) retaining walls? I could not figure out. I would appreciate your help. Is there any software that can design gravity retaining walls?

 

[SlideRuleEra]

Perhaps it will help to go the basics, this vendor's manual includes a nice review. Here is the link:

http://www.allanblock.com/retainingwalls/Literature/dm2004.pdf

http://www.SlideRuleEra.net

 

[JedClampett]

I don't have version 6.0 so I can't speak on it. There is a module in Enercalc 5.6 for retaining wall design but it is very difficult to use.
You're better off learning to design by hand calculations.

 

[dcredskins]

I have my own spread sheet. However, just wondering if there is any software.

 

[registeredpe]

registeredpe:

Greetings:

I also do not have version 6.0 (still waiting patiently)
of Enercalc, but version 5.8 has retaining wall designs, both cantilevered, restrained and tapered conditions, in both reinforced concrete & masonry construction and are very simple to use. (although I agree with JedClampett, it is important to understand & know how to calculate by hand, for your own protection).

I once saw a cartoon in Engineering News Record, probably 15 years ago, a father computer telling his son, "remember to err is human", funny as heck.

Best regards, registeredpe in AZ

 

[registeredpe]

Greetings again,

I just realized your question was in reference to "gravity" type (usually unreinforced) retaining walls. My post about Enercalc version 5.8 was for reinforced, fully cantilevered retaining walls. Sorry I spoke out of turn.

best regards, registeredpe in AZ

 

[DonPhillips]

I, too, was waiting patiently, and then decided to send them an e-mail asking for a status. I got my e-mail a couple of days later. I think they may have misplaced my upgrade.

Don Phillips

http://worthingtonengineering.com