Synthetic grass cover for MSE walls
US9587367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D2300/009
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall and/or synthetic grass cover including alternating layers of granular fills and soil reinforcement geo-grids; a wire wall facing; and a synthetic grass cover for covering the wire wall facing, the synthetic grass comprising a geo-textile backing and a plurality of synthetic grass blades comprising synthetic yarns tufted into the geo-textile backing and having a length and density sufficient to substantially shade the geo-textile backing from solar UV rays.
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