How do I simulate a garage lintel?

Open this page and use the live Retaining Wall tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a garage lintel from your own measurements.

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Retaining Wall for a garage lintel

Simulate a garage lintel live in your browser. This runs the real Retaining Wall solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Retaining Wall (Rankine)Live

earth pressure & stability

Controls

Presets

Wall height H (m)

Soil friction angle φ (°)

Soil unit weight γ (kN/m³)

Base width (m)

Rankine theory gives the active earth pressure behind a wall from the coefficient Ka = tan²(45−φ/2). The soil pushes with a triangular pressure resultant Pa acting at one-third the height. The wall must resist overturning and sliding with adequate factors of safety. Educational tool, not a geotechnical design.

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Data Inspector

Ka0.333

Active thrust Pa48.0 kN/m

FS overturning1.82

FS sliding0.81

Governing equation

K_{a} = tan^{2} (45 - \frac{φ}{2}) = 0.333, P_{a} = \frac{1}{2} K_{a} γ H^{2} = 48.0 kN/m

Reading this result: Sliding FS is 0.81, under the ~1.5 target — the wall could slide out. A wider base or a shear key would help.

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About this simulation

The full Retaining Wall tool models a garage lintel with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a garage lintel?: Open this page and use the live Retaining Wall tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a garage lintel from your own measurements.