Crib Wall

The crib wall is display in Figure . It consists of a series of boxes made from timber, precast concrete or steel members that are filled along with granular soils. It acts as a gravity wall with the benefits of quick erection.

                                                     Figure : Crib Wall

It could also withstand relatively large displacements due to its flexible nature. It is commonly fitted so in which its face has a batter of 1 in 6. The width of the wall varies from 0.5 to 1.0 H and is appropriate for walls up to a height of about 7.0 m. Remember that the crib wall should not be subjected to surcharge loadings.