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May 08, 2023
Bringing Art to MSE Walls: Reinforced Earth as a Canvas
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 instill …
March 23, 2022
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 – and loading from – these obstructions within the select fill volume of a
August 13, 2020
Reinforced Earth Construction Quick Guide
Note: This is an abbreviated guide (pdf version) 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. …
April 29, 2020
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: …
June 13, 2019
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 than 30 feet. Small radii are commonly used for pedestrian bridge and trail applications…
March 21, 2019
Facts About Stray Currents in MSE Walls
Stray currents can develop around electrified railway tracks powered by direct current. The rails serve as conductors for the return of current from a train to the substations. When the rail is not perfectly insulated from the ground, some of the current can discharge or “stray” int …
July 16, 2018
Method of Galvanizing MSE Wall Soil Reinforcements
The service life of an MSE structure depends on the select backfill environment and the method of galvanizing the soil reinforcements. As per the AASHTO LRFD Specifications, metallic soil reinforcement and connection hardware shall be galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M111 (ASTM A-12 …
May 02, 2018
Corrosion Tests for MSE 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 soil reinforcements. The AASHTO design model for MSE wall soil reinforcements is based on sacrificial thickness, mean …
