Select a retaining wall type below to learn more about the different retaining walls you can build.
Concrete block retaining wall design uk.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
Uses range from landscaping garden walls and terraces as well as civil engineering projects.
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Interlocking retaining wall block uk for garden landscaping soil erosion control.
We have written a section on retaining wall design and how the different types of walls work.
Concrete block retaining walls our concrete block retaining walls can be used to construct a range of retaining wall structures from 1 0m to 6 0m.
Reference guide for designing retaining walls using interlocking concrete blocks document no.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
Design procedure overview 3.
Retaining wall solutions uk types.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.
Our commercial and residential segmental walls are durable and easy to install making them a great choice for any project.
The design table above presents for the reinforced block retaining walls are indicative designs based upon a base material with allowable bearing pressure of 200kpa.
Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
The geo mat is attached to the blocks with galvanized steel fixing.
Higher walls can be constructed using geo mats to construct reinforced earth walls.
The terra force l15 interlocking mortarless concrete hollow block retaining wall system provides the solution to projects requiring soil retaining walls erosion protection garden terracing and reinforced slopes.
The examples below are 1 0 1 5 1 8 2 4 3 0 and 4 8m high wall.
To understand how a retaining wall works go to the about us page and download our design guide.
Reinforced earth walls can be built to 15 20m high and is a very economical solution to high retaining walls.
The concrete block act as a protective facing to the wall and allow the reinforced earth wall be built safely.