Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls
Pre-Qualified MSE Wall Systems with a Segmental Precast Concrete Panel/Blocks Facing*
| Wall System | Status/Limitation | Date Pre-Qualified | Geomembrane Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SSL MSE PLUSTM Andrew Thompson |
Approved | 12/1/2003 | Required** | Wire mesh earth reinforcement |
| TRICONTM TRICON PRECAST LTD 15055 Henry Rd Houston, Texas 77060 (281) 931-9832 triconprecast.com |
Approved | 4/14/2004 | Required** | Wire mesh earth reinforcement |
| Tensar ARES 5883 Glenridge Drive Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (404) 250-1290 tensarcorp.com |
Approved | 12/12/2005 | Exempt | Geogrid |
THE REINFORCED EARTH COMPANY (RECo) |
Approved | 8/17/2004 | Required** | Metallic strips and ladders |
| GEOMega RECo 45610 Woodland Road, Suite 200 |
Approved. Max wall height is 40’ | 8/27/2010 | Exempt | Geosynthetic strips*** |
Sine Wall |
Approved |
08/15/2016 | Required** | Metallic strips |
*Note:
- All panels are fabricated with wetcast concrete.
- The pre-qualification of MSE wall system shall not be regarded as final design acceptance.
- All systems shall meet the requirements of Technical Memorandum No. 19-02-B-01 (PDF).
**Required when supporting a roadway
***Contractors must understand and accept modified material requirements and added effort needed to construct the GEOMega system (compared to MSE walls using steel earth reinforcement) prior to proposing this wall system.