Modular Retaining Walls

Start Date

11/11/2025

End Date

11/11/2025

Description

• This course is intended to provide an overview of Modular Retaining Walls, including the fundamental differences between Segmented Retaining Walls (SRWs) and Precast Modular Blocks (PMBs).
• This presentation compares the aesthetics, manufacturing capabilities, prominent design types, practical applications, key considerations for structural longevity and health and safety recommendations for both SRW and PMB retaining walls.

Course Modules Overview:
• Block Aesthetics
• Manufacturing
• Conventional Retaining Walls
• Unique Retaining Walls
• Applications
• Design Considerations
• Health and Safety

Location

Wenatchee, WA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Design-Build

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamental differences between SRWs and PMBs
• Become familiar with conventional and unique types of retaining wall designs using SRWs and PMBs
• Identify the most common project applications for SRWs and PMBs
• Determine the key design considerations for retaining walls using SRWs and PMBs
• Discover and be aware of critical health and safety codes and guidelines for construction of SRWs and PMBs

Instructors

David Parisi, Curtis Clark

Course Codes

MMMRW1

Provider

Mutual Materials

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