The basic concept of a Rcc retaining walls

1) it will not overturn.
2) the soil pressure under the toe will not exceed allowable bearing pressure of the soil.
3) the wall will not slide outward bodily due to thrust.
4) the components of the retaining wall will not rupture. R. C. C. retainin walls are of two types:
(a) The 1or cantilever retaining walls.
(b) The counter fort retaining walls.