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Shear keys are often provided in retaining walls to increase the stability of the wall by providing a mechanism for transferring shear forces between layers of the wall. In addition, they can help to mitigate differential settlement and prevent vertical separation between layers that could occur dueRead more
Shear keys are often provided in retaining walls to increase the stability of the wall by providing a mechanism for transferring shear forces between layers of the wall. In addition, they can help to mitigate differential settlement and prevent vertical separation between layers that could occur due to lateral forces. By providing shear keys in a retaining wall, it helps to evenly distribute these forces so the wall remains stable.
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