A structural engineering firm inspected a condominium complex’s Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall and concluded that the entire structure needed repair. A reliable and efficient solution was critical because the failing retaining wall was threatening the structural integrity of the occupied condominiums above the wall. Any repair needed to disrupt the tenants as little as possible during the project.
The owner reviewed numerous design-build repair solutions and chose GeoStabilization International® for its design-build approach, previous project execution successes, and extensive experience working around existing structures. Since our innovative technologies involved repairing the retaining walls without excavation or a total rebuild, the solution lowered the emergency repair project’s cost and duration.
Instead of demolishing the retaining wall, our crews drilled soil-reinforcing SuperNails™ through its existing facing. Then a steel-reinforcing structure was fabricated that integrated the soil nails with water drainage boards before a sculpted shotcrete facing was applied as the wall’s finish. Our crews can also restore wall surfaces to match the original facing or aesthetically pleasing stains and sculpted finishes can be incorporated into a repaired wall. We can repair historic and significantly deteriorated stone walls to their original appearance after a collapse with our crews’ traditional rock-stacking skills.
Common issues with MSE walls include:
These conditions could lead the retaining wall to collapse in some sections or fail entirely. Total replacement of a wall system is not always necessary. MSE walls cost 30% less to repair when compared to a complete rebuild, and the repair’s project duration is much shorter.
When retaining walls fail, residents and commercial owners require a quick solution. GeoStabilization International® employs a team of trusted experts that provide safe and effective engineered solutions to restore structural integrity to your property.
If you employ us for your retaining wall repair or rehabilitation, you can expect:
When you choose GeoStabilization International®, you’ll work with experts in high-risk geohazard remediation that will restore stability to your retaining walls, allowing you to resume regular operations as soon as possible.
At GeoStabilization, we use technologies developed explicitly for mitigating geohazards. We will complete your critical repair with a long-lasting solution and little disturbance to the surrounding environment. Call our geohazard mitigation experts at 855-579-0536.
If you are interested in a no-obligation site visit to determine if our services fit your geohazard mitigation needs, call us at 855-579-0536 or fill out our contact form.
