ENGINEERING PROPERTIES

A retaining wall is a structural system which, when properly designed, retains a soil mass and safely supports any surcharge loadings applied to the structure. The engineering properties of the system components are determined by laboratory testing and provide the technical data necessary to complete the design in accordance with accepted design standards. Typical engineering data requirements are:

• Unit dimensions, shape/mass
• Unit to unit shear strength
• Unit to geogrid connection strength
• Geogrid long term design strength
• Geogrid soil interaction

Keystone test data is available for all material requirements.

KEYSTONE ENGINEERING TOOLS HELP YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Engineering Design, and Construction Resources Available Upon Request
1-800-747-8971
Internet: www.keystonewalls.com
E-Mail: keystone@keystonewalls.com

Here are some of the many excellent resource materials to help you get the job done:

Literature

• Product Information / Technical Brochure
• Design / Construction Manual
  • Wall Design Details
  • Construction Steps
  • Preliminary Design Charts
• Spec Data Sheets
• Engineering / Test Data
  • Sheer Tests
  • Connection Tests
  • Water Tests
• Installation Guidelines / Contractor Manual
• Case Studies
  • Wide range of unique sites
  • Water Applications
  • Highway Applications
  • Industrial Sites
  • Tall Walls

Software

•  Keywall Engineering Software & Manual
•  Computer software for
  • Specifications (three versions specific to performance based)
  • CAD details (AUTOCAD)

Videotapes

• General Product / System Overview
• Product Installation Techniques
• Engineering Methodology Overview
• Water Effects Testing
• Case Study: Gulf Harbor Water Installation