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This document summarizes a case study of a retaining wall failure that occurred in Kahramanmaras, Turkey in May 2006. The 8.9 meter tall retaining wall collapsed without warning, damaging a nearby building. An investigation found the failure was primarily due to low quality materials used in construction, poor workmanship, and design errors. Specifically, the concrete had poor strength and segregation issues. The aggregates used were improperly sized and contained organic materials. Additionally, the wall w

Author

Hervé Jabea

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EN