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Typical Cross Section : Geogrid-reinforced Wall
The information contained in the Design Charts is supplied for information purposes only and as such should only be used for preliminary designs. A qualified engineer should be consulted for the final design to be used for construction. TECHO-BLOC and its predecessors, successors, beneficiaries, employees, associates, administrators and insurers can not under any circumstances be held liable for the incorrect use of information contained in Design Charts. Design Charts show the number, position and length of the geogrids for a Techo-Bloc inclined wall based on the height of the wall, soil type and the load conditions. Furthermore, geogrid may be required for walls with a height lower than the minimum stated. The height (H) of the wall is the total height from the leveling pad to the top of the wall (including the coping stones). The three types of soil assumed in the reinforced soil zone are (i) sand/gravel (34), (ii) sands (30) and (iii) silt/lean clay (26). The three load conditions assumed are (i) a horizontal surface above the wall with no surcharge, (ii) a horizontal surface above the wall with a uniform surcharge of 250 psf (12 kPa) or 100 psf (4.8 kPa) and (iii) a 3H:1V slope above the wall. The symbol shows the position and length of the geogrid taken from the front of the block.
The foundation soil must be able to support the wall-reinforced backfill system. A geotechnical study to ascertain the bearing capacity of the soil must be carried out. The leveling pad is made of granular base material.
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Compaction must be carried out in successive layers of a maximum of 8 (200 mm) in thickness and in accordance with project specifications. The minimum burial depth must be 6 (150 mm) or 10% of the total wall height, whichever is greater.
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The Design Charts were developed based on the following conditions: Geogrid layout determined as per requirements of NCMA Design Manual The geogrid to use must be Miragrid 3XT by Tencate Mirafi. Soil parameters: reinforced soil ( = see above, = 120 pcf); retained soil The bearing capacity of the foundation soil, settlement, and global stability The hydrostatic pressure is neglected. The wall must be provided with an
adequate drainage system. Seismic design was not performed. 250 psf surcharge equivalent to tractor trailer and heavy truck loadings. 100 psf surcharge equivalent to car and light truck traffic. The Design Charts do not apply to tiered walls. must be verified and validated by a qualified geotechnical engineer. ( = 26, = 120 pcf); foundation soil ( = 26, = 120 pcf). for Segmental Retaining Walls, 3rd Edition.
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CRETA
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Reinforced soil type: sand / gravel ( = 34, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (5.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (5.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (5.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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Reinforced soil type: sands ( = 30, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (5.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (5.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (5.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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CRETA
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Reinforced soil type: silt / lean clay ( = 26, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (5.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (5.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (5.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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MINI-CRETA 6"
EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE MINI-CRETA 3"
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Reinforced soil type: sand / gravel ( = 34, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (5) Slope 3H : 1V
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MINI-CRETA 6"
EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE MINI-CRETA 3"
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Reinforced soil type: sands ( = 30, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (5) Slope 3H : 1V
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MINI-CRETA 6
EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE MINI-CRETA 3"
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Reinforced soil type: silt / lean clay ( = 26, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (5) Slope 3H : 1V
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QuARRY sTONE 200 mm
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EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE QUARRY STONE 100 mm
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Reinforced soil type: sand / gravel ( = 34, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (4) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (4) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (4) Slope 3H : 1V
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QuARRY sTONE 200 mm
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EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE QUARRY STONE 100 mm
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Reinforced soil type: sands ( = 30, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (4) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (4) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (4) Slope 3H : 1V
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QuARRY sTONE 200 mm
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EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE QUARRY STONE 100 mm
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Reinforced soil type: silt / lean clay ( = 26, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (4) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (4) 100 psf surcharge (4,8 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (4) Slope 3H : 1V
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SEMMA
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Reinforced soil type: sand / gravel ( =34, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (7.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (7.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (7.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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SEMMA
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Reinforced soil type: sands ( = 30, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (7.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (7.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (7.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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SEMMA
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Reinforced soil type: silt / lean clay ( = 26, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (7.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (7.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (7.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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SUPREMA
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Reinforced soil type: sand / gravel ( = 34, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (4.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (4.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (4.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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SUPREMA
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The information contained in this publication is provided for information purposes only. It is aimed at knowledgeable and experienced construction professionals, who are fully responsible for the use they make of it. Techo-Bloc and its predecessors, successors, beneficiaries, employees, associates, administrators and insurers can not under any circumstances be held liable for the incorrect use of this information. This Chart should be read in conjunction with the notes on page 1 and 2.
Reinforced soil type: sands ( = 30, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (4.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (4.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (4.5) Slope 3H : 1V
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SUPREMA
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The information contained in this publication is provided for information purposes only. It is aimed at knowledgeable and experienced construction professionals, who are fully responsible for the use they make of it. Techo-Bloc and its predecessors, successors, beneficiaries, employees, associates, administrators and insurers can not under any circumstances be held liable for the incorrect use of this information. This Chart should be read in conjunction with the notes on page 1 and 2.
Reinforced soil type: silt / lean clay ( = 26, = 120 pcf)
Case 1 Inclined wall (4.5) No surcharge
Case 2 Inclined wall (4.5) 250 psf surcharge (12 kPa)
Case 3 Inclined wall (4.5) Slope 3H : 1V
