The causes of collapse of retaining structures: a case study of a retaining wall at alphaville in nova lima minas gerais

Retaining structures are designed to stabilize a soil mass, resisting earth and/or water thrusts, structural loads and any other stresses induced by adjacent structures or equipment. There are several types of containment that are designed for different needs and purposes, one of which is the retaining wall. The retaining wall is one of the most used containment methods in Brazil. These are concrete blocks that work together with steel bars, having different characteristics depending on your technical analysis, which can be by gravity or by bending. By better analyzing this structure, it is possible to assess its advantages and disadvantages, understand its execution process, and determine which type of work this structure is best designed for and what subsequent requirements are necessary to maintain the structure in perfect durability and avoid being cave-in. In this present research, it is intended to go deeper into the causes of the collapse of the retaining wall of a project that took place in Alphaville in the city of Nova Lima, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, which can be observed as a lack of geotechnical knowledge they can cause structural and financial problems for enjoyers.