Every country has its standard for the design and construction of structures. The codes have been evolved with the consent of several structure engineers having knowledge gained from several years of experience. These codes are revised periodically and amendments are made based on current research and current requirement.
The function of the design codes is to ensure safety and reliability and also specify certain essentials like minimum percentage of reinforcement, dimension of certain structures, etc. They render the task of the designer relatively easy and simple; results are often formulated in formulas and charts. The codes also ensure no conflict among the designer about dimension and design criteria of structure. Finally, they also provide some legal liability due to structural failure that can be caused by inadequate supervision and faulty material and construction.
This research paper aims to compare the design of a cantilever retaining wall using two different codes IS 456:2000 and ACI 318-05. The broad safety checks like check for overturning and check for sliding has been done using both code and also their comparison has been done. Comparison of design criteria for designing of retaining wall has also been accomplished.