Why retaining walls suddenly collapse
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Why retaining walls suddenly collapse
In 2021, a major highway project in New Jersey ground to a halt when a retaining wall suddenly failed. The project was already four years behind schedule — and this collapse added even more delays. This episode digs into why retaining walls fail, and why soil, gravity, and poor design make a dangerous combo.
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