King post walls (KPW) are a versatile and cost-effective retaining wall solution for contractors working in many different ground conditions, including rock. As part of the KPW design, steel H-section beams and precast concrete panels are used however KPWs…
Contiguous Pile Wall installed at Haddricks Mill, Northside
Killingworth Road in Newcastle is undergoing a £13.5m investment project, which will see the road widening and a new Metro bridge installed at a well-known pinch point – an important commuter route…
Secant Pile Walls
What are Secant Pile Walls?
Secant Pile Walls are formed by constructing intersecting reinforced concrete piles. The secant piles are reinforced with either steel rebar or with steel beams and are constructed by augering. Primary piles are…
Secant Piles for Scandic Hotel
In the centre of Aarhus, Aarsleff Denmark has carried out the construction pit for Scandic’s new hotel which is scheduled for completion in 2012.
Secant Piles
In connection with the construction work, Aarsleff has carried…
Retaining Walls – Timber Crib Walls – The History: Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope). They are used to bound soils…
Gabion Baskets – The History: Did you know that Gabions were originally used for protection for infantry and artillery? The portable gabions were made and deployed in little time wherever the enemy placed his fire. Leonardo da Vinci for example…
