Design of Cantilever and Gabion Retaining Walls for Slope Failure Caused by Hurricane Maria in Lares, PR

Abstract

Due to the rain caused by Hurricane Maria there were various slope failures around Puerto Rico (PR). This project evaluates a failure in Lares, PR, road PR-124. The evaluation consists in mitigate that failure with two designs for retaining walls (Cantilever and Gabions). Key Terms ⎯ Cantilever Retaining Wall, Gabion Retaining Wall, Hurricane Maria, Slope Failure.