Retaining wall construction and blocks therefor

Details Retaining wall construction and blocks therefor Retaining wall construction and blocks therefor

1991-05-15

1993-11-02

Friedman, Carl D.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Earth treatment or control

Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention

405286, 52562, 52585, 52606, E02D 2902

Patent

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052578801

ABSTRACT:
In general, a block and retaining wall formed by a number of such blocks are interconnected between courses by a plurality of Z-shaped anchor elements having an upper and lower body part of substantially rectangular cross-section as viewed in plan. The upper body part is offset from the lower body part. The offset of one course of blocks relative to the course beneath will be a predetermined fixed amount determined by the offset of the body parts of the interlocking Z-shaped anchor elements. A tie-back arrangement includes means for attaching a sheet of geo-synthetic material to the embedded end of a block so as to leave the open cells within and those formed between the blocks unobstructed from above and available for filling with pea gravel or other drainage fill material.

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