Arkansas's retaining walls along I-49 through the Ozarks and scenic corridors near the Ouachita Mountains sit against a backdrop of native limestone bluffs and sandstone formations that plain gray shotcrete does nothing to complement — and ArDOT increasingly fields requests for wall finishes that blend with the Ozark and Ouachita terrain surrounding these scenic highway corridors.
This is the kind of site where GSI's earth retention systems background comes into play.
Simple and detailed geologic finishes for Arkansas retaining walls replicate the state's native Ozark limestone and Ouachita sandstone texture, blending structural walls into the surrounding bluff terrain. This is one application of GSI's broader soil nailing expertise.
Stone mason and ashlar finishes suit Arkansas's more urban commercial development, delivering traditional masonry character along growth corridors in northwest Arkansas at a fraction of natural stone's cost. GSI's commercial properties experience informs this approach.
Stain-only application offers Arkansas projects a cost-effective option where subtle earth-tone blending is preferred over the detailed relief of a full geologic finish. This draws directly on GSI's transportation infrastructure work.
GSI's engineers experience also informs how these Arkansas projects are scoped from the start.
Engineered for Arkansas's conditions. GSI's Arkansas sculpted shotcrete finishes are designed to replicate the specific Ozark limestone and Ouachita sandstone character defining the state's most scenic highway corridors. Supported by our case studies and our project gallery.
Design/build delivery. Design and build responsibility sit with one team — closing the gap between what's designed and what's built.
ArDOT specification compliance. Engineering documentation and installation practices meet DOT standards from initial design submittal.
ArDOT partners and Arkansas infrastructure owners describe GSI's sculpted shotcrete results.
GSI's engineers are ready to assess sculpted shotcrete conditions at your Arkansas site.