Masonry Retaining Walls

This section has been prepared to provide designers, local authorities and builders with some standard design details for reinforced concrete masonry retaining walls. It has been updated from the previous version to account for the revision to the Masonry Design Standard NZS 4230:2004, the introduction of AS/NZS 1170 Design Action Standards, and revisions to other related standards. The design options now include for earthquake action effects. [Download]

Garden Walls

Concrete masonry garden walls can provide many useful functions – privacy, separation, protection, ornamentation, shade and shelter from wind. With a wide variety of concrete masonry shapes sizes and finishes available the design possibilities for walls are virtually unlimited. [Download]