How to read the structural drawing in a jobsite for retaining wall foundation

In this construction video tutorial, you will come to know how to interpret structural drawing at job site for setting up retaining wall in basement construction. The video is very useful for newbie civil engineers to manage the construction perfectly.

The video will also provide efficient guidance to both retaining wall designers and retaining wall contractors. The topics include dia of PVC pipe, types of bars to be used.

The tutorial is based on X section of retaining wall and front elevation of retaining wall.

In a retaining wall drawing various details are included – foundation and drainage details, wall sections, positive connection (PC) system wall details, shoreline & seawall sections, layout corners and curves, Inch setback walls, top of wall finishes and guards, freestanding walls and columns, pipes and utilities, specialty details, legacy details, additional details etc.

To learn the entire process, watch the following video tutorial.

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