Dual purpose modular block for construction of retaining walls

Details Dual purpose modular block for construction of retaining walls Dual purpose modular block for construction of retaining walls

1995-02-03

1996-12-24

Neuder, William P.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Earth treatment or control

Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention

52606, E02D 2902

Patent

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055868410

ABSTRACT:
A modular block wall includes dry cast, unreinforced modular wall blocks with anchor type, or frictional type or composite type soil stabilizing elements recessed therein and attached thereto by vertical rods which also connect the blocks together. The soil stabilizing elements are positioned in counterbores or slots in the blocks and project into the compacted soil behind the courses of modular wall blocks. The soil stabilizing elements may also comprise hollow core precast blocks connected to the facing blocks.

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patent: 5259704 (1993-11-01), Orgorchock
patent: 5350256 (1994-09-01), Hammer

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