| How
tall can a wall be constructed using the LOCK+LOAD "Stones"? |
| Up
to four tiers (1.6m or 5'-3") can typically be erected
without further soil reinforcement. When additional mechanical
soil reinforcement is used in conjunction with LOCK+LOAD
"Stones" height is only limited site considerations. |
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| Is
a professional engineer required to design a LOCK+LOAD
Wall? |
| This
will depend on local building codes. Usually engineered
designs are required for walls exceeding a set height.
It is always a good idea to have a professional design
based upon a site specific geotechnical report. |
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| Are
LOCK+LOAD walls truly vertical? |
| Not
usually, the standard wall batter is 10V/1H because the
"Stones" do not directly rest upon the components
of the tier below. This allows each tier to act independently
and provides significant geotechnical advantages, especially
in seismic sensitive regions. |
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| Can
LOCK+LOAD walls be landscaped? |
| Yes,
If site constraints allow for horizontal offsets between
tiers. |
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| What
types of soil reinforcement can be used with Pacific LOCK+LOAD
retaining walls? |
| Any
type of engineer approved material may be used. Most typical
are geotextile materials or welded wire fabric but LOCK+LOAD
walls can also be designed using deadman anchor or other
tiebacks. |
