Without a pressure relief system the weight of the water in the soil would crack or even buckle the wall.
Concrete block retaining wall design.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area.
Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Magnumstone offers functional and beautiful concrete block retaining wall designs specific to each application s unique needs.
Shea concrete s high performing precast concrete retaining wall systems stand tall in new england s active climate and because of their durability remain a staple of our concrete products.
These large wetcast blocks are like one ton lego blocks that interlock to create tall gravity retaining walls.
Design procedure overview 3.
Block retaining walls are generally the same as freestanding block walls but with a few important differences.
A retaining wall must provide a way to release the water that builds up in the slope behind it.
Construction of concrete block retaining walls with step by step process materials advantages applications and its construction inspection are discussed.
Available in block widths of 28 41 and 60 inches 710 1030 and 1520.
Our commercial and residential segmental walls are durable and easy to install making them a great choice for any project.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
Retaining wall structure is commonly constructed to retain earth mass or back fill materials.
Anchor wall offers the latest innovations in concrete block retaining and freestanding wall systems.
Earthquake seismic design 7.
Integrate redi rock standard blocks with the entire family of redi rock products to create a seamless structurally sound solution for your next project.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.