Firstly, seismic response mechanism of gravity type retaining wall (GTRW) is discussed.And based on this, aseismic design codes of retaining wall at home and abroad are evaluated.

• 摘要首先，对重力挡土墙的地震反应机理进行了探讨，在此基础上简要回顾了国内外抗震设计规范的演变进程；