does anyone know how to design a cmu retaining wall
 

does anyone know how to design a cmu retaining wall?
anyone has the experience of designing a cmu retaining wall with a concrete base where free drainage is not desireble? thanks
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sort of a silly question to ask via the web....it's not likely that we'll just sit down and start putting lead to paper....
i would venture most of us know how, but suspect that you're wanting more specific information.
perhaps you're looking for a good reference to how to design a cmu wall.
james amrhein has a great reference on the material and dickey/schnieder have a good reference also. but there was one reference that i saw which was entirely devoted to all types of masonry walls - and i can't recall the name of it. it is dated material no doubt - 1950 or 1960s.
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i know it sounds silly. i already found some thing on the internet. theoritically i know how to do it. but i feel safer to know the common practice or a complete reference so i won't do something silly. thanks anyway.