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  • Retaining Walls – What is Global Stability?

    When dealing with retaining wall design, Global Stability means the stability of the soils above and below the retaining wall.  If the soil that supports a wall kicks out, and the wall shifts downhill, that is a Global Stability Failure.  This video is a short discussion of retaining wall global stability. Joseph Kowalski, P.E. www.RetainingWallExpert.com Current State PE Registrations

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  • Retaining Walls – Fence Required at Top?

    Retaining Walls – Fence Required at Top?

    Most building codes require a handrail or a fence if a wall is about 4 feet or higher.  So, what’s the best way to get your fence constructed without damaging the blocks or the geogrids? FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR PROJECT PHOTOS Joseph Kowalski, P.E. www.RetainingWallExpert.com Current State PE Registrations

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  • How Does Geogrid Work?

    How Does Geogrid Work?

    Geogrid reinforcement can transform a pile of loose gravel into a dense cube of material that can hold up a car! This video shows you the basics of how geogrid reinforcement works in MSE walls, and other segmental block retaining walls.  The photos are provided courtesy of Strata Systems, Inc. (www.geogrid.com). Joseph Kowalski, P.E. www.RetainingWallExpert.com Current State PE Registrations

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