The purpose of this document is to provide an acceptable design method and theory for the geotechnical design of flexible cantilevered or anchored retaining walls to be constructed on New York State Department of Transportation projects.

The following text provides a general discussion and design guidelines for these flexible wall systems. This document provides any designer with a framework for progressing a design and an understanding of the criteria which can be used during a geotechnical review. All structural aspects of these wall systems shall be performed in accordance with the Department‟s accepted procedures.