Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Retaining Wall Completion

We finished the retaining wall and are in the process of backfilling in preparation to start construction on the office building. The footings contain a shear key and the wall itself was constructed with slip joints for any expansion or contraction. Weep holes were placed every 25' and a perferated drain pipe sits at the base of the wall to drain excess water. The edges of the retaining have been chamfered to give the wall a finished look as the top portion of the wall will remain exposed.

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