Retaining wall block module

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1989-08-21

1991-04-30

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Opaque stonelike module

Grooves on juncture face

52606, 52608, 52610, E04B 504

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050107070

ABSTRACT:
A retaining wall is described using multiple pre-cast concrete block modules positioned in stacked horizontal rows with multiple vertical concrete columns which interlock each horizontal row. Each block, which is designed and manufactured to interlock with other like modules, includes a body having at least one vertical side, a leg connecting means attached to a vertical side, and a central passageway. In the preferred embodiment, a leg is attached to and extends laterally from the body with a compatible connecting means formed on the end surface of the leg which interconnects with a leg connecting means located on the body. An alignment means may be formed on the top and bottom surface of the body and used to align stacked block modules. During the wall's assembly, the modules are positioned side-by-side and interconnected in a horizontal row either on the ground or on a pre-constructed continuous concrete footing. End or corner block modules are used when desired. Subsequent horizontal rows of modules are then stacked above the first horizontal row until the desired wall height is achieved. Vertical concrete columns are then poured into the column space created by aligning the central passageways on stacked modules to interlock the horizontal rows of modules.

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