MSE Walls, Arches, and other Retaining Wall Systems for Mining Infrastructure

February 2026

MSE Walls, Arches, and other Retaining Wall Systems for Mining Infrastructure

2026-02-19T14:29:04+00:00February 19th, 2026|Blog|

Mining operations require structural systems capable of supporting intense mechanical, geotechnical, and environmental loads. Retaining walls, MSE systems, precast tunnels, and engineered arches must sustain conditions such as heavy haul truck traffic, dynamic vibrations, chemical exposure, extreme temperatures, and blast‑related forces. Geoquest develops these structural components using sustainable, high‑performance materials [...]

January 2026

Lightweight Backfill for Geoquest Retaining Wall Systems: Reinforced Earth® and T-Wall®

2026-01-26T16:36:33+00:00January 26th, 2026|Blog|

Why Use Lightweight Backfill? There are several solutions for accommodating poor foundation soil and expected settlement when designing MSE and modular retaining walls. Reinforced Earth® MSE and T-WALL® Precast Modular Retaining Walls have been constructed on hundreds of projects in conjunction with dozens of ground improvement techniques. This article [...]

September 2025

GeoStrap® Soil Reinforcement Now Produced in USA

2025-09-17T18:03:05+00:00September 9th, 2025|News, TA|

Geoquest USA now proudly offers the only geosynthetic MSE strip soil reinforcement manufactured in America!  Congratulations to our Synthetex team at our Toccoa, GA facility for achieving the PEAS (NTPEP) approval. With this milestone, we are excited to begin supplying “made in America” GeoStrap® directly from within the United States—enhancing the efficiency [...]

April 2025

Reinforced Earth is Now Geoquest

2026-02-09T19:18:07+00:00April 21st, 2025|News, TA|

We Are Geoquest: A New Name for the Same Trusted Team For the past 54 years in the United States, we’ve been known as The Reinforced Earth Company—a name synonymous with innovation and engineering excellence. Through decades of collaboration and dedication, we have earned your trust by delivering reliable, [...]

September 2023

Geoquest announces the acquisition of Synthetex

2026-01-29T15:19:02+00:00September 20th, 2023|News, TA|

As of September, 2023, Synthetex® (Atlanta, Georgia) has been acquired by Geoquest (formerly Terre Armée) and will remain an independently managed company under Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company USA). With nearly 7 million square meters installed worldwide, Synthetex combines recognized expertise and production capacity in erosion [...]

May 2023

Bringing Art to MSE Walls: Reinforced Earth as a Canvas

2025-04-23T18:06:30+00:00May 8th, 2023|Blog|

Reinforced Earth Canvas Walls Art has the power to transform public spaces and bring communities together. Over the years, several talented artists have used Reinforced Earth walls as a canvas to create stunning murals. These masterpieces have not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal of our walls but have also [...]

March 2022

Drainage and Pile Obstructions Behind Retaining Walls

2025-07-25T12:06:42+00:00March 23rd, 2022|Blog|

  Two common types of obstructions we see behind a retaining wall face are site drainage structures and bridge abutment piles. The presence of - and loading from - these obstructions within the select fill volume of a retaining wall can present challenges for retaining wall designers and installers. [...]

April 2020

Accommodating Foundation Soil Settlement with Retaining Walls

2025-07-25T12:14:59+00:00April 29th, 2020|Blog|

  MSE walls and other precast concrete retaining walls can accommodate foundation soil settlement in a variety of ways, depending on several factors, including: Subsurface or foundation soil type Retaining wall type and materials Retaining wall height and length Construction schedule When carefully planned for and designed, flexible retaining [...]

Reinforced Earth Construction Quick Guide

2026-02-06T21:10:13+00:00April 13th, 2020|Blog|

MSE Retaining Wall Construction Guide Note: This is an abbreviated guide to constructing a Reinforced Earth® MSE retaining wall with precast concrete facing panels. Refer to our construction manuals for complete procedure, handling of materials and recommended safety precautions. Preparing the bottom course of panels: Form and pour leveling pad. [...]

June 2019

Building Retaining Walls on a Curve

2025-07-25T12:18:30+00:00June 13th, 2019|Blog|

Retaining walls that use precast concrete modular facing – such as Reinforced Earth®, T-Wall®, and TechWall™ – can accommodate curved and spiraled horizontal alignments with a radius of less than 30 feet. Small radii are commonly used for pedestrian bridge and trail applications. The individual facing panels are not curved, but the curvature of the wall [...]

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