The structural integrity of the units and their filled mass to sustain or contain unstable earth slopes are essential to the stability of a mass gravity retaining wall. Our engineers consult with clients to choose the best Maccaferri retaining wall option by taking the following factors into account:
- The retained and foundation soils’ geotechnical characteristics
- Water content and hydrostatic stresses
- Structure-related external loads, live loads, and seismic loads
- The ease and quickness of construction
We are uniquely equipped to provide a retaining wall to satisfy the technical requirements of the clients, the soils being maintained, the aesthetic requirements, and the budget out of a wide choice of solutions. Since we are known as the industry pioneer in gabion walls, more and more of our clients are aware that we also provide blockwork and timber crib walls in addition to gabions.
Whatever approach is chosen, our retaining structures share a few characteristics: they are modular, adaptable, and suitable for most ground situations. In fact, we make an effort to repurpose resources found on the job site whenever possible to minimise the import and export of building and waste materials.
Our engineers can assist clients that require either the aesthetics of a segmental concrete block retaining wall system or the value, endurance, and flexibility of a gabion wall, as each system has unique advantages. We will provide a solution that is tailored to the demands of the clients, unlike “mono-product” organisations that can only give one style of wall.
