What is a Deadman retaining wall?

What is a Deadman retaining wall? A “deadman” helps anchor a timber wall in place when building a retaining wall. Compacted native soil can be used to backfill the rest of the space behind the wall. (plural deadmen) (construction) A long object, often a timber or log, buried to serve as an anchor for a … Continue reading What is a Deadman retaining wall?