Mechnically stabilized retaining wall system having adjustable connection means for connecting precast concrete facing panels thereto
US5971669A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/29
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A retained earth structure includes an upright soil retaining wall of interlocking facing panels and a plurality of horizontal elongated wire mesh reinforcement panels extending outwardly from the back surface of the modules into the backfill material. The wire mesh panels are connected in tiers to the retaining wall while embedded in the backfill material soil behind the wall by use of a three-way adjustable, turnbuckle-type connector assembly. The three-way adjustable turnbuckle-type connector assembly ensures verticality of the finished precast wall panels.
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