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This lecture covers the design and stability analysis of geotechnical structures, focusing on retaining walls. Topics include the calculation of backfill thrust, dead weight of walls, types of retaining walls, and mechanisms of wall failure. The instructor discusses the importance of considering factors like wall-floor friction, water pressure, and eccentricity of forces to ensure the stability of structures.