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Anchor Block Slope Stabilization

Anchor block slope stabilization is an earth retention technique that stabilizes slopes or existing retaining walls, using anchored reaction blocks. The block layout pattern is typically in rows across the slope or retaining wall requiring stabilization. Initially, anchors are installed at the planned center of each block location. Reaction blocks are either precast or cast-in-place around the anchor heads. Bearing plates are then installed and the anchors are tensioned against the blocks. The finished anchored reaction blocks resist the movement of the retained soil or wall.

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  • Anchored reaction blocks to permanently stabilize a slope at US-61 South, near Vicksburg, MS.
  • Anchored reaction blocks to repair a landslide and stabilize the slope between I-70 and US-6 in Dowd, CO.
  • Anchored reaction blocks to repair three failing MSE walls behind a shopping complex in Hoover, AL.
  • Anchored reaction blocks to repair three failing MSE walls behind a shopping complex in Hoover, AL.
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  • Anchored reaction blocks to repair a landslide and stabilize the slope between I-70 and US-6 in Dowd, CO.
  • Anchored reaction blocks to repair three failing MSE walls behind a shopping complex in Hoover, AL.
  • Anchored reaction blocks to repair three failing MSE walls behind a shopping complex in Hoover, AL.
A steep hillside behind three newly constructed apartment buildings in Nashville, TN, began to show evidence of movement, resulting in the immediate evacuation and relocation of the residents from 72 units. Hayward Baker worked with the owner’s engineer to design a permanent repair scheme that included an initial installation of a soldier pile and lagging wall at the toe of the slope, augmented by two rows of anchor blocks farther up the slope. Subsurface drains installed within the slope intercepted ground water, and shallow ditches redirected surface water.

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Lexington Landslide

A steep hillside behind three newly constructed apartment buildings in Nashville, TN, began to show evidence of movement, resulting in the immediate evacuation and relocation of the residents from 72 units. Hayward Baker worked with the owner’s engineer to design a permanent repair scheme that included an initial installation of a soldier pile and lagging wall at the toe of the slope, augmented by two rows of anchor blocks farther up the slope. Subsurface drains installed within the slope intercepted ground water, and shallow ditches redirected surface water.

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