The reinforced earth system consists of continuous steel reinforcement, made of hexagonal wire mesh (double mesh) placed horizontally with embankment compressed over it. The GABION-type facade unit of the system is fully integrated with the steel reinforcement and is formed by connecting the rear frame and baffles to the main ground reinforcement.
The dimensions and wires are the same as GABIONS and the length of the reinforcing mesh can be made from 2.00m to 9.00m
The reinforced earth grid system is intended to be used for:
– earth retaining structures (vertical, struck or inclined walls, bridge reinforcements, bulk storage facilities) with retaining face placed between reinforcing layers.
– reinforcement of steep slopes with integrated wire box units.
– self-supporting embankments.
STANDARDS
EAD 200026-00-0102 Steel Wire Mesh Systems for Reinforced Fill, April 2016
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