Redi-Rock International is leading the big block retaining wall market in North America. Redi-Rock’s retaining walls utilize blocks weighing over 1 ton each. The massive scale of the system allows walls to be built much higher than other wall systems without using geogrid or tie-backs.
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ArcelorMittal Commercial RPS
ArcelorMittal Commercial RPS is the sales and marketing company for steel sheet piles and bearing piles produced by ArcelorMittal Belval & Differdange (formerly known as ProfilArbed). ArcelorMittal’s mills in Belval and Differdange are the world’s […]
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Sireg
Manufacturer of synthetic products for tunneling and foundations: sleeved pipes for grouting, glass fiber bars for anchors, bolts, temporary and permanent reinforcements, drainage pipes, inclo-casings, waterstop. Visit Sireg
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AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications – 2008 Interims Released
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) just released the 2008 interims for the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Customary U.S. Units, 4th Edition. These specifications govern the design of foundations for federal and state highway projects. As soon as we find out if there are any significant changes with respect to bridge foundations or retaining walls, we’ll let you know.