Modular Block Retaining Wall Specifications

Precast modular block retaining wall blocks under this section shall be cast utilizing a wet cast concrete mix and exhibit a final handling weight in excess of 1 000 pounds 450 kg per unit.

Modular block retaining wall specifications.

Our terrafirm retaining panels can be used within standalone retaining wall solutions or seamlessly integrated into fences and boundary walls resulting in dramatic time and cost savings. Precast concrete modular block pmb retaining wall with or without geosynthetic reinforcement. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding. Standard specification for segmental retaining wall units astm c 1372 04e2.

Priced competitively with modular block but with the flexibility of wire faced walls this one of a kind modular cantilever unit provides structural capacity of similar wet cast panel and big block walls. 1 1 work includes furnishing and installing modular concrete block retaining wall units to the lines and grades designated on the construction drawings and as specified herein. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. 1 should be consulted.

When constructing a modular block wall the contractor shall perform the necessary work to verify that the foundation is at the correct elevation that the wall is constructed to the correct alignment and that the work is in accordance with the specified tolerances. Slopes can create many challenges when designing a functional garden and usable outdoor space. Segmental retaining walls are modular block retaining walls used for vertical grade change applications. Modular block retaining wall blocks under this section shall be cast utilizing a wet cast concrete mix and exhibit a final handling weight in excess of 1 000 pounds 450 kg per unit.

The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block. The work shall consist of furnishing materials labor equipment and supervision for. Modularwalls terafirm retaining panel offers a stylish solution that combines beauty and strength. Lock load is the largest hand placed retaining wall product available.

1 2 applicable sections of related work. For a detailed discussion of design and analysis parameters the design manual for segmental retaining walls ref. The standard specifications are revised as follows. The walls are designed and constructed as either gravity retaining walls conventional or reinforced soil retaining walls.

Although wall heights up to 8 ft 2 44 m for conventional gravity walls and 14 ft 4 28 m for soil reinforced walls are presented properly engineered walls can exceed these heights. Astm c1372 standard specification for segmental retaining wall.