Performance Comparison and Critical Finite Element Based Experimental Analysis of Various Forms of Reinforcement Retaining Structural System

Table 1

Design parameters for the cantilever retaining wall.

Parameters	Notation	Value
Wall height	h	3.8 m
Backfill soil density	ϒs	18 kN/m^2
Angle of surcharge	β	15°
Angle of repose	ϕ	30°
Density of concrete	ϓc	25 kN/m^2
Soil’s safe bearing capacity	SBC	150 kN/m^2
Coefficient of friction between concrete and soil	μ	0.5
Grade of concrete	^fck	25 N/mm^2
Yield strength of steel	fy	415 N/mm^2
Factor of safety	—	1.5
Effective cover	—	50 mm