Retaining Wall System Articles on Environmental XPRT

Retaining wall for riverbank protection (Rio Guayabo, Panama)

Background: The strong currents of the famous rebel Guayabo River at it’s highest point in the Anton Valley watershed almost destroyed a large area of privately owned land. Constant changes in the water levels has eroded the banks, causing ancient trees to fall helpless into the river’s grasp. The construction of luxury residences “Los Portales” was suspended as ...

Feb. 2, 2012

Roosevelt Dr. Stream embankment stabilization retaining wall and roadway Haverstraw, NY

GEA Engineering provided comprehensive engineering services to the Rockland County Drainage Agency for emergency repairs to the river embankments of the Minisceongo Creek, Multi-Family Housing foundations and restoration of the municipal park. These services were required in response to Tropical Storm Floyd which caused extensive damage to Rockland County. GEA's services included:· Test ...

Apr. 6, 2011

By GEA ENGINEERING

Retaining wall for Riverbank Protection (Rio Guayabo, Panama) case study

Background: The strong currents of the famous rebel Guayabo River at it’s highest point in the Anton Valley watershed almost destroyed a large area of privately owned land. Constant changes in the water levels has eroded the banks, causing ancient trees to fall helpless into the river’s grasp. The construction of luxury residences “Los Portales” was suspended as the ...

Mar. 2, 2013

By Geo Products, L.L.C. - EnviroGrid Cellular Confinement (Geocell)

Roadside embankment retaining wall (El Valle De Anton, Panama)

Background: The Rio de Jesus runs through El Valle De Anton, a very mountainous region in central Panama. These conditions, coupled with heavy seasonal rains, cause severe damage to roadways and embankments in the area. Erosion and instability from shifting soils, periodic landslides and mudslides plague the valley daily and were beginning to affect construction. ...

Feb. 2, 2012

Reinforced Soil within a Retaining wall provides solution for a factory site in Goa

In order to ensure stability, Maccaferri India installs the MacRES Reinforced Soil (RS) wall system with concrete panel fascia and ParaWeb soil reinforcement into the Goa Industrial Construction site. Watson Pharma Pvt. Ltd. a global pharmaceutical company proposed to build a full fledged manufacturing unit at Verna, Goa. Verna Industrial Estate is located approximately 10 km north of the South ...

Apr. 22, 2016

By Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.

Roadside embankment retaining wall (El Valle De Anton, Panama) case study

Background: The Rio de Jesus runs through El Valle De Anton, a very mountainous region in central Panama. These conditions, coupled with heavy seasonal rains, cause severe damage to roadways and embankments in the area. Erosion and instability from shifting soils, periodic landslides and mudslides plague the valley daily and were beginning to affect construction. Technical ...

Mar. 2, 2013

By Geo Products, L.L.C. - EnviroGrid Cellular Confinement (Geocell)

Jet Grouting to construct a Soilcrete wall using a twin stem system

Abstract: An existing coal-loading pier located in Norfolk, Virginia was completed in 1961 for the purpose of loading ocean-going ships with coal for export throughout the world. The size of the ships that could be fully loaded at this facility was limited to the depth of the mud line adjacent to the loading pier. It was determined that dredging adjacent to the pier would provide an increase ...

Mar. 25, 2014

By Geo-Con, Inc.

Molly Ann`s Brook- geocell wall and channel protection for the US army corps flood control project, Haledon, New Jersey - IECA `2000 Paper - Case Study

In the summer of 1999, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, designed and constructed a flood protection project for Molly Ann’s Brook, located mainly in Paterson and Haledon, N.J. The brook is a tributary to the Passaic River, which flows through an urban area in New York Harbor. Communities along the 2.5-mile stretch of the brook have been subject to repetitive flooding ...

Jun. 10, 2009

By Presto Geosystems

Drainage System Stabilization Project case study

In 1997, a residential development was built upslope from this golf course drainage ditch. It began to erode, but because the ditch was filled with invasive species such as Blackberry and Reed Canary Grass, the erosion was not visible. When the non-native plants were removed to create a new golf course hole, the erosion was evident – in some places more than four feet deep, all the way ...

Dec. 10, 2012

By Envirolok LLC

Retrofit Intelligent Dust Extraction System

Western Air Ducts Retrofits Intelligent LEV Solution at City of Oxford College The proffesionally equiped woodworking workshop at the Rycotewood Furniture Centre, at the City of Oxford College city centre campus, is a key resource for the many students of furniture design and ...

Nov. 23, 2015

By Western Air Ducts (UK) Ltd.

What makes an effective odor control cover system design?

Background A common side effect of wastewater treatment processes is the unpleasant odor that can linger near the plant, annoying neighbors, who then complain. Often, the wastewater treatment plant was built many years ago in an isolated part of town. Over the years, the town’s population grew until subdivisions were developed next to the treatment plant. ...

Oct. 16, 2014

By Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI)

Retro-Fit - Conversion of a Failed Media Filter to a Suspended Growth Aeration System case study

This particular project involved the conversion of a failed media filter to a suspended growth aeration system. The project was managed by Mr. Hal Lewis, P. Eng. of Stantec Consulting Limited. Sani Tech Communal Systems was awarded the contract to design and construct the repair. Sani Tech retained the services of Mr. Robin Smith, P. Eng., of Robin Smith Engineering to provide the process design ...

Jun. 6, 2015

By Sani Tech Communal Systems Inc

Port of London Authority Tidal Monitoring System - POLATIDE 5: Detailed - Case Study

Introduction: Valeport and OceanWise have designed and delivered a complete tidal monitoring system, including tide gauges, telemetry equipment, servers, databases, system control, data management and display software, to the Port of London Authority. The system was installed in October 2013 and rigorous testing completed in February 2014. Background: ...

Aug. 5, 2015

By Valeport Ltd

Strata Geogrid helps turn unusable land into premium Airport Parking in Seattle, WA

Challenge Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle, WA has grown to become the 18th busiest airport in the country and the need for convenient parking is a growing concern. To help provide needed parking, one of the area’s leading parking services, MasterPark Inc., sought to turn unusable land near the airport into a valuable $20-per-night parking lot. Five retaining walls up to 33 ...

Feb. 1, 2012

By Strata Systems, Inc.

Phoenix park, Kangwan-do, Korea - Case Study

Perched on top of a mountainous area in Kangwon-do, Korea, the Phoenix Park Resort is protected from the effects of erosion by a system of walls including the largest retaining wall in Korea. The mountainous location of the resort makes it a favorite destination of tourists and vacationers, but the rugged terrain demanded the wall have several key characteristics: First, it had to be durable. The ...

Jun. 10, 2009

By Presto Geosystems

Pace properties case study

Background Available property for development within the Interstate 285 perimeter in Atlanta is becoming increasingly scarce. A northwest portion of metropolitan Atlanta was becoming progressively more congested and sites previously considered too expensive or difficult to build upon were being targeted for development. The owners wanted to develop this site for a motel/suites ...

Mar. 14, 2012

By Strata Systems, Inc.

Diesel Particulate Filters in the City of London - Case Study

The catalysed wall flow soot filter was designed and installed in the fourth quarter of 2008 to treat the Particulate Matter (PM), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) & Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the exhaust gases from the outlet of an MTU 12V000G23E emergency generator installed in the basement in the financial district London EC2R. AirProtekt Catalysed Wallflow Particulate Filter is a system ...

May 10, 2017

By AirProtekt Limited

Erosion control and slope stability project case study

The steep un-vegetated slope at this lakeshore residence was eroding into the lake with every rain event. Record high lake levels combined with wave action eroded the base of the hillside causing severe hillside instability. During heavy rainfall events more and more of the hillside slipped into the stairwell and lake. The residence owner was concerned with preserving the slope, overlook ...

Dec. 10, 2012

By Envirolok LLC

carluke park & ride

As part of their plans to improve transportation links in the region, South Lanarkshire Council, in collaboration with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, funded the development of a £2million Park & Ride facility at Carluke Station, providing South Lanarkshire commuters with an additional 329 spaces, including disabled parking The 0.8 hectare Park & Ride facility is situated on ...

Aug. 1, 2010

By Terram - a Fiberweb business

2000 IFAI award west Bouldin Creek, Austin, Texas - Case Study

The Watershed Protection Department of the City of Austin is enthusiastic about cellular confinement technology. Though only recently added as a favorite system in their problem solving toolkit, this technology has been applied with dramatic success by in-house personnel in designing and building a 22 foot retaining wall to reinforce an eroding streambank. West Bouldin Creek makes a 90 degree ...

Jun. 10, 2009

By Presto Geosystems

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