VERSA-LOK
VERSA-LOK segmental retaining wall systems are
economically installed without mortar and do not require concrete footings below frost.
They are ideal for all residential, commercial, and agency projects and are routinely
specified by state transportation departments and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
System Overview
On many projects, VERSA-LOK retaining walls
work purely as gravity systems - where unit weight alone provides resistance to earth
pressures. Maximum allowable wall height for gravity walls varies with soil and loading
conditions. Generally, with level backfill and no excessive loading, VERSA-LOK gravity
walls may be built to heights of four feet.
When weight of units alone is not enough to resist soil loads, horizontal layers of
geosynthetics are used to reinforce soil behind walls. With proper soil reinforcement and
design, VERSA-LOK walls can be constructed to heights in excess of 40 feet.
The illustration below highlights components of a VERSA-LOK
segmental retaining wall system. Soil reinforcement and drainage materials
vary with site and soil conditions.
Unit Characteristics
VERSA-LOK solid retaining wall units are made
from high-strength, low-absorption concrete to create a consistently durable product that
exceeds industry standards. Solid characteristics provide superior resistance to damage
before, during, and after construction in all climates.
VERSA-LOK solid units are integrally colored and may be easily modified to create an
unlimited variety of design elements. Walls display a natural split-face texture to
complement any environment and, because they are made of concrete, are environmentally
safe.
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