T-block wall system

Details T-block wall system T-block wall system

1997-06-13

1998-10-13

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Earth treatment or control

Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention

52574, 52605, 52611, 405262, 405284, E02D 2902

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058203052

ABSTRACT:
A precast concrete block having a first single thickness generally planar face section and a second single thickness generally planar backing section integrally formed with and extending from the first section to form a structure of a T-shaped configuration. A groove extends across and opens through an upper edge of the second planar section for the receipt of a rebar. The blocks are assembled into stacked side-by-side relationship and a panel is formed by casting concrete against the side of the generally planar face sections from which the backing sections extend. Rebar extends across and through the grooves of at least certain of the blocks to maintain the blocks in aligned side-by-side relationship and reinforce the concrete cast against the blocks. The panels are used in the construction of retaining walls for earthen formations and may be precast or formed in place at the situs of the formations. When used in the construction of retaining walls, vertical rebars extend into the cast concrete from a foundation supporting the panels and connectors may be provided to secure the panels to anchor elements within the earthen formation.

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