Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in soil retaining walls and excavation support structures. Here is what is discussed:1. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR RETAINING WALLS2. EARTH PRESSURES3. EQUIVALENT FLUID PRESSURES4. DESIGN PROCEDURES FOR RETAINING WALLS5. CRIB WALL6. EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS7. STRUTTED EXCAVATIONS8. STABILITY OF BOTTOM OF EXCAVATION9. ANCHORED WALLS.