Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall Design Guide

Select the appropriate design table s depending on whether or not there are fences located above the retaining wall.

Concrete sleeper retaining wall design guide.

Post spacing is crucial as sleeper length can vary up to 10mm in length for the no fence install add 30mm to the overall distance and add 40mm if you intend to put fence brackets on top of posts. We are the one stop shop for retaining walls in the greater brisbane area. Preparing the area clear and level your site where you plan to build the retaining wall. Along with concrete sleepers we supply retaining wall posts fence brackets fence posts drainage pipe geo fabric and all other essentials to building your retaining wall.

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Concrete sleepers in adelaide come in various colours sizes and textures resembling wood rock and stone. To find out more about any of the products or services icon walls offers please get in touch via 03 9706 4779 or 0438 697 309. For simplicity it is based on installing a 1 metre high retaining wall with 2 metre sleepers. 1m high wall 2m posts.

As a guide most engineers call for the posts to be buried the same depth as the wall height. Another alternative is concrete sleepers. With more than 30 years experience icon walls can offer you the very best in sleeper retaining wall construction. Design procedure overview 3.

Please ensure you leave 200mm behind the retaining wall area for backfill. Designed and made in australia pioneer reinforced concrete sleepers are guaranteed for up to 35 years making them the perfect solution for termite proof retaining walls up to 3m high with professional engineering design. We ve prepared a useful guide for you to download or give us a call if you need more information. This guide is a basic outline of how to install a concrete retaining wall.

They are also the best option when it comes to protecting your home from flooding. Concrete sleeper s a. Soil bearing and stability 8. Forces on retaining walls 6.

Go to section 3 1 or 4 1 of this document for retaining walls without fences above and section 3 2 or 4 2 for retaining walls with fences above up to a maximum of 1 8m high fence. Retaining walls and in particular retaining wall blocks help in beautifying and adding value to your home. The durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall can easily be installed by yourself thanks to the slim profile and simple design. Installation guide reinforced concrete sleepers and galvanised steel posts step 1.