Tiebacks allowed us to use a narrow footing for bearing rather than overturning resistance at this curving shotcrete wall located right against the street in the Mill Valley hills. Access is tight, drivers tend to go fast, and footing excavation would have blocked traffic and posed a danger to the workers. Tieback rod ends are visible two-thirds from the bottom of each pilaster.
Status: Under Construction
Location: Mill Valley, CA, US
My Role: Project Engineer
Additional Credits: Paul, J. Pieri, P.E., Senior Engineer, BHW Engineers, L.L.C.
Hsiaochien Chuang, Senior Project Manager, Blasen Landscape Architecture
Jim Josephs Construction
Bob Settgast, P.E. Geotechnical Engineer
