Embedment Rules:

  1. Embed to a depth that provides 4-feet horizontal bench to daylight (i.e. For a 4H:1V slope, embed the toe of wall 1-foot minimum)
  2. AASHTO requires 24” minimum for slopes steeper than a 4H:1V
  3. AASHTO requires 24” minimum when the wall is in a water application with no permanent erosion prevention measures such as rip-rap or a hardened liner above grade.
  4. Embed toe of wall below curbing or other site components to be installed after wall construction.
wall embedment chart