b

H(>1.00-Max.10.00m)
RRM WALL IN MM 1:6
CEMENT SAND MORTAR

COMMON BACK FILL

10:1(V:H)
150 mm Ø WEEPHOLES
@1000MM VERTICAL &
HORIZONTAL AS
INSTRUCTED BY
THE ENGINEER

MIN.2250
150
300X300 GEOTEXTILE FILTER
ATTACHED TO WALL AT WEEPHOLE
MIN.1200 1:10(V:H)

B
100 MM THICK
BLINDING CONCRETE (M10/40)
STONE MASONRY WALL

COMMON BACKFILL

MASONRY WALL
NOTES :
1. Wall height is to be modified as per actual site condition or as directed by the Engineer.
2. Wall height for more than 6.0 m, soil investigation is to be done or as directed by the Engineer.
3. Expansion Joint is to be provided maximum at a distance of 10.0 m C/C .It should be located,
MASONRY WALL
wherever possible, at every major changes in the wall height or as directed by the Engineer.
4. Mortar joint width to be 25mm to 35mm. Exposed face of masonry is to be free from mortar stains.
5. Minimum depth of foundation shall be 2250mm or as directed by the Engineer.
GEOTEXTILE IN WALL BACK SIDE
6. Lowest weep hole should not be more than 200mm above THROUGHOUT HEIGHT TO CONTROL SOIL
EROSION FROM BACKSIDE.
final ground level at the toe of wall or as directed by the Engineer.
7. Place the foundation inclined at 10% slope
8. Retaining wall shall be curved in plan & profile to the center line of road where directed by the Engineer.
EXPANSION JOINT DETAILS
9. Wall interior is not to be filled with dry stone rubble.
TYPICAL DRAWING OF MASONRY RETAINING WALL
10. Others not mentioned shall be in accordance with the specifications and special provisions
11. Weep holes shall be 100 mm wide, 100 mm high in general.
But in case of seepage area, 150 mm dia. PVC pipe shall be used as directed by the Engineer.