When designing the front counterfort in a counterfort retaining wall, where is the primary reinforcement placed?

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12 Jan 2019
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The main reinforcement in the front counterfort is provided only at the bottom face near the counterfort (position 1). Other locations such as the top face near the counterfort or near the center of the span do not receive the primary reinforcement in this design.

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