Retaining Walls and Abutments

Retaining Walls and Abutments

We have combined our design expertise, construction experience and unique products to offer attractive cost-effective systems for retaining walls and bridge abutments.

Developed over 25 years and proven in thousands of projects world-wide, these solutions offer real cost savings over alternative construction methods such as reinforced concrete, mass gabion and crib wall structures.

A Selection of Facing Types and Construction Options

The selection of a facing type will depend upon the end use of the structure, its location and the required design life. Most major Tensar wall system structures including those supporting highways or bridges have a design life exceeding 100 years. In this situation, the facing needs to be durable but it can also be attractive.

Modular Block Wall Systems

Modular block retaining wall systems have developed very rapidly over the last ten years, and are becoming the first choice solution in many situations. The modular blocks are manufactured from high quality concrete, and are available in a range of colours, styles and textures. For further information please click here.

The modular block retaining wall system

Full Height Concrete Panels

Pre-cast concrete facing panels that extend the full height of the wall face. Short starter lengths of Tensar Uniaxial geogrid are cast into the rear of each panel. Once propped in position, the main Tensar geogrid length is simply attached to the starter length, forming a full-strength connection. The exposed face of the panels can be produced in a style to suite the location and purpose.

Full Height Concrete Panels

Incremental Concrete Panels

Segmental pre-cast concrete panels with cast short starter lengths of Tensar Uniaxial geogrid cast into the rear face. The panels can be self-supporting or may require propping during construction. The size, shape and finish of the panels can be designed to suit the location and purpose of the wall, and the construction plant available.

Incremental Concrete Panels

The Dewsbury System

This method of construction uses simple components - pre-cast concrete or treated timber planks slotted into steel "H" section stanchions. This low-cost, functional looking structure may then be given a brickwork or masonry face to meet the aesthetic needs of the structure.

The Dewsbury System

Tensartech systems offer attractive alternatives to crib walls and other earth retaining structures

Marine Units

Tensar Wall Systems incorporating substantial pre-cast concrete units are well suited to aggressive marine conditions. The geometry of the face units means no propping is required during construction.

Marine Units

Independent Assessment and Approval

The main components of the Tensar Wall Systems have been subjected to independent assessment and have received approval from the most respected bodies in the industry.

Tensar International Support Services

Our professional design engineers are available to provide clients, consultants and contractors with design and construction support. Designs are carried out using sophisticated software developed in-house. Earthquake forces, complex geometry, water tables may all be taken into account.

The services offered range from a free of charge application suggestion to a full design and supply service with professional indemnity cover.

A selection of relevant brochures that may be downloaded are listed on the top right of this page. Alternatively click here for a full list of relevant brochures and case studies

Tensar have recently completed the creation of a number of new Animated Construction Sequences which clearly demonstrate the installation methods and techniques of the Tensartech Structural Systems:

The animations can be viewed online by clicking on this link: http://www.t3d.co.uk/clients/tensarall

If you would like free impartial advice on Tensar solutions for your project, visit our Solid Advice page.