Opposite of soil face of a retaining wall

[PrescottEngineer]

Does anyone have a good term for the face of a retaining wall that is not the soil face?

Thanks in advance!

 

[KootK]

Exposed face?

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[PrescottEngineer]

KootK,

That is pretty good. I haven't been able to come up with anything and have heard a few other people stumble when referring to the exposed face as well.

I appreciate it.

 

[racookpe1978]

Exposed face, open face, front face ...
Other side, back side, soil side, back face, dirt side.

 

[msquared48]

Inside face... weather face.

Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)

 

[KootK]

Irritatingly leaky face...

Run for your life side...

When associated with building projects, interior face is often meaningful.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[PrescottEngineer]

I have used interior and inside face before but really struggled with what to call it for a site retaining wall. I like "weather face" as well, thank you msquared48.

 

[BAretired]

How about the compression face?

BA