Solid as a Rock: Constructing Engineered Natural Stone Retaining Walls

Humans have been building successfully with natural stone for thousands of years, but there are still some misconceptions about dry-stacked stone retaining wall construction. This course addresses these misconceptions and introduces best practices for wall design and construction, the Federal Highway Administration and Associated Rockery Contractors guidelines and laboratory testing standards, and many key natural stone facts and sustainability attributes. It concludes with a number of illustrated case studies.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Override the misconceptions regarding natural rock retaining walls when designing them.
• Utilize the correct quality design and construction standards for rock retaining walls.
• Identify the correct testing protocols to ensure long-term wall performance and stability.
• Specify the correct type of dry-stacked stone retaining wall for various purposes.
• Design dry-stacked natural stone retaining walls that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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