{"id":10390,"date":"2024-09-17T07:10:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T07:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reco.com.au\/?p=10390"},"modified":"2024-09-17T07:12:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T07:12:08","slug":"precast-concrete-retaining-wall-techwall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reco.com.au\/precast-concrete-retaining-wall-techwall\/","title":{"rendered":"TechWall\u2122: precast retaining wall game-changer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Precast Concrete Retaining Walls: Infrastructure projects across Australia are benefitting from an innovative new precast concrete retaining wall system, TechWall\u2122, introduced to the market locally by Reinforced Earth. TechWall\u2122 is designed to deliver significant enhancements in construction safety and speed, combining precast and in-situ concrete construction to create a highly efficient and robust counterfort retaining wall.<\/p>\n

Reinforced Earth introduced this cutting-edge technology to Australia in 2023, manufacturing full-height facing panels with pre-attached perpendicular counterforts. The precast panels are delivered to the site, where the integrated counterforts on the rear side are joined to a structural concrete footing, which is cast-in-place. The process ensures a seamless and efficient installation.<\/p>\n

The counterfort precast retaining wall solution is a good fit for sites presenting a soil bearing capacity that allows for a shallow foundation. The TechWall\u2122 system can reach up to 15 m in height. The wall unit width can vary between 1.20m and\u00a0 2.40m, and other widths can be manufactured when necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TechWall\u2122 in Action: Adelaide’s Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the first major projects to implement TechWall\u2122 was the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project<\/a> in Adelaide’s inner suburbs. The project, led by the PTP Alliance (comprising McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott Macdonald, and the South Australian Government\u2019s Department for Infrastructure and Transport), showcases the effectiveness of TechWall\u2122 in real-world applications.<\/p>\n

Read our case study on the award-winning project here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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This type of precast concrete retaining walls are frequently used in civil works not only for wingwalls and abutments, but also as an independent retaining structure. Common applications include:<\/p>\n