1 2 concrete masonry wall units.
Concrete block retaining wall design nz.
Anchorbloc is an innovative simple and economic solution to one of the most basic civil engineering tasks.
Cost for a concrete retaining wall.
1 5 m maximum surcharge 45 zone of influence figure 2.
1 1 what is concrete masonry.
The gravity wall system is an engineered retaining wall solution that relies on the weight of massive one ton blocks to retain the earth.
Retaining walls only better.
1 4 mortar and.
Another concrete option is traditional grey 300 by 150 millimetre blocks but it s not a diy type job as it involves steel and filling.
Design build manufacturer of interlocking large concrete blocks for gravity retaining walls security walls railroad flood control and containment bins.
Mass concrete or rubble gravity retaining wall.
Surcharge and zone of influence.
Despite the many references a single volume on retaining wall design for the professional practitioner and civil engineering student could not be found.
Nzs 4229 1999 concrete masonry buildings not requiring specific engineering design.
Numerous textbooks and technical papers on soil mechanics foundation engineering concrete design masonry design and in all sorts of related topics.
Firth retaining walls blocks are perfect for creating a landscaping feature.
Retaining or protecting embankments.
Creates walls up to 1m high can go higher with specific design 3 units per lm or 11 units per m2 retaining capping units corner blocks and fibreglass pin connectors are also available 34kg block.
Nzs 4230 2004 design of reinforced concrete masonry structures.
All firth retaining is made in nz.
Retaining walls can hold up the roads you drive on every day.
Redi rock gravity walls rely on massive concrete blocks to hold up the earth.
Firth keystone retaining wall system lightweight easy to handle and requires no special tools.
Manufacturers of some proprietary retaining wall systems particularly crib walls have pre engineered design tables that may be used without the need to engage an engineer.
Depending on the concrete blocks used a retaining wall made from concrete blocks could start from around 299 390.
The new zealand concrete masonry manual which was created in the late 1970s as a guide to the design and construction of concrete masonry has been updated and is available in sections for free download as required.
Starting from 299 per metre.
It is a modular concrete block designed to form an integrated segmental retaining wall.
1 3 modular wall masonry.