Recent content by lachummers

I believe that it is a trick question meant to distract us towards the SPACING of the ties which relies on all the information above. Tie capacity is inherent only to the size and material of the tie. Correct?

I have been mulling over this problem solution for a while and cannot sort it. Problem statement: "A retaining wall is constructed by pouring concrete between temporary wood forms. The concrete is at 70EF, has a setting time of 11/2 hr, and is placed at a rate of 2ft per hr. The wall...