Reinforced Earth techniques are widely used in public infrastructure projects.

Most applications are for the construction of retaining walls and bridge abutments supporting roadways. However, the versatility of the technology means a wide variety of geometrical and
aesthetical high-level-engineering solutions are available.

What’s more, Reinforced Earth projects require only a short construction time and minimum right-of-way so the disruption to traffic is considerably reduced.

• Single or tiered carriageway retaining walls
• Bridges supported directly on abutment walls
• Bridges supported on columns within retaining walls
• Reinforced Earth bridge headstock restraints
• Slip roads and embankment support

Reinforced Earth retaining walls are used in many countries to support high speed and heavy railways, as well as metro and light rail transit lines. The technology is similar to roadway applications except the design of the retaining structures is adapted to comply with the heavy load and safety requirements – especially for high-speed railways.

Reinforced Earth structures absorb the vibrations created by passing trains. A great benefit of building a Reinforced Earth retaining wall along a road or railway is that it doesn’t need scaffolding or any structural footing in front of the facing. As a result, the wall can be built from the rear without interruption to traffic.