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Retaining walls serve an important function in various settings, from residential properties to commercial sites and transportation routes by increasing available footprint. However, despite their importance, many retaining structures fall short of the necessary robustness, leading to potential failures. These failures can occur suddenly and catastrophically due to various factors such as increased loading, excavation undermining, or water pressure buildup. Signs of over-stressing need to be investigated.
STRESS plays a vital role in assessing damaged and collapsed retaining walls across diverse environments, including domestic properties, gardens, riverbanks, commercial premises, and transportation corridors. Depending on the underlying cause of the failure, we can implement tailored remedial schemes to address the issue effectively.
GeoInnovations is our intellectual rights company which concentrates on inventing new low carbon and less disruptive methods of providing geotechnical engineering solutions to the construction industry. It is the international patent holder for the ReFORCE & Geo4RCE permeation engineering piling, ground strengthening and ground anchor systems. GeoInnovations licences out the technology to specialist underpinning and ground stabilisation services contractors.
Traditional methods involving concrete, stone, or brick are utilized to reconstruct or reinforce the retaining wall. These remedial works are designed to withstand the specific demands of the site.
Gabion walls consist of wire baskets filled with rocks or other durable materials. They offer flexibility and free drainage properties, making them suitable for retaining walls in areas prone to drainage issues and difficult access.
Sheet piling involves driving interlocking steel or vinyl sheets into the ground to form a barrier. This method is often used in locations where space is limited or where water pressure is a concern, such as along riverbanks or in coastal areas. Ground anchors can be incorporated to increase capacity.
Soil nails or anchors are installed within the retained soil to provide additional stability. They are particularly useful in situations where traditional retaining wall methods are not feasible or where additional lateral support is required. Combined with installing masonry reinforcement, this is a very cost-effective remedial solution for failing retaining structures.
GEO Innovations is a collective of inquisitive civil and materials engineers who devise innovative new solutions to construction problems. Combining extensive knowledge of soils and construction chemicals we set about testing economic and effective techniques of strengthening non-cohesive soils.
Geo Innovations provide international licences for the use of our ReFORCE and Geo4RCE products. We provide advice to structural engineers and developers undertaking the ground stabilisation and underpinning projects.