Current Status of Seismic Design of Retaining Walls

Abstract

This paper provides insight into the performance of retaining walls considering seismic conditions by referring to past studies. Inappropriate construction of retaining walls due to incorrect analysis and design causes economic and physical losses. To prevent this, the type and behavior of the soil must be informed to the designer prior to structural design, especially in areas with severe earthquakes. So far, this paper has reviewed different approaches taken by different researchers.