MSE Walls, Arches, and other Retaining Wall Systems for Mining Infrastructure
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 [...]
Lightweight Backfill for Geoquest Retaining Wall Systems: Reinforced Earth® and T-Wall®
Why Use Lightweight Backfill? There are several solutions for accommodating poor foundation soil and expected settlement when designing MSE and modular retaining walls. Reinforced [...]
Bringing Art to MSE Walls: Reinforced Earth as a Canvas
Reinforced Earth Canvas Walls Art has the power to transform public spaces and bring communities together. Over the years, several talented artists have used [...]
Drainage and Pile Obstructions Behind Retaining Walls
Two common types of obstructions we see behind a retaining wall face are site drainage structures and bridge abutment piles. The presence of [...]
Accommodating Foundation Soil Settlement with Retaining Walls
MSE walls and other precast concrete retaining walls can accommodate foundation soil settlement in a variety of ways, depending on several factors, including: [...]
Reinforced Earth Construction Quick Guide
MSE Retaining Wall Construction Guide Note: This is an abbreviated guide to constructing a Reinforced Earth® MSE retaining wall with precast concrete facing [...]
Building Retaining Walls on a Curve
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 [...]
Facts About Stray Currents in MSE Walls
Stray Currents from Commuter Rail Systems are not a Concern for MSE Walls with Discrete Steel Soil Reinforcement What are [...]
Method of Galvanizing MSE Wall Soil Reinforcements
How Important is the Method of Galvanizing to Service Life? The service life of an MSE structure depends on the select [...]
Electrochemical Tests for MSE Select Backfill
In addition to measuring strength properties for MSE wall select backfill, electrochemical tests must be performed to determine the soil’s corrosivity when using steel [...]
