How I Built a Giant Steel Retaining Wall for Rainwater Harvesting

🛠️Choosing sheet steel for the retaining wall due to its durability and my familiarity with working with it.

🌧️Building the wall to accommodate the rainwater tank by creating a level surface and tight quarters.

🌍Considering the final shape and curvature of the wall to withstand soil pressure after backfilling.

🔧Exploring the technique of bending sheet metal during welding to achieve the desired shape.

🏗️Reinforcing the retaining wall using rebar spikes and welding them to the sheet metal for extra stability.

Why did you choose sheet steel for the retaining wall?

—I chose sheet steel for its durability and because I was already familiar with working with it.

How did you create a level surface for the rainwater tank?

—I had to drop down more than two feet to create a level surface using sheet steel due to the tight quarters.

What shape did you aim for when constructing the retaining wall?

—I aimed for a slight outward curvature to counteract the pressure from backfilled soil.

What technique did you use to bend the sheet metal during welding?

—I used clamps, a brick, and a bottle jack to bend and shape the metal sheets before welding them together.

How did you reinforce the retaining wall for added stability?

—I pounded rebar spikes into the ground and welded them to the sheet metal to provide extra support.

00:00Introduction: The creator introduces themselves and shares their purpose of building a steel retaining wall for rainwater harvesting.

00:09Reasons for Choosing Sheet Steel: The creator explains why they chose sheet steel for the retaining wall, citing durability and familiarity.

00:36Need for a Level Surface: The creator discusses the need to create a level surface to accommodate the rainwater tank due to limited space.

01:12Considerations for Shape and Curvature: The creator emphasizes the importance of planning for the desired shape and curvature of the retaining wall to withstand soil pressure.

09:37Technique for Bending Sheet Metal: The creator demonstrates their approach to bending and shaping sheet metal before welding it together.

13:27Reinforcing the Retaining Wall: The creator explains how they reinforced the retaining wall using rebar spikes and welding.

18:06Completion and Conclusion: The creator showcases the finished retaining wall and discusses their future plans for rainwater harvesting system videos.