TerraLink\u00ae shored MSE structures<\/h2>\n
Shored Reinforced Earth (TerraLink<\/strong>) structures are widely used by engineers who have to expand or rehabilitate existing infrastructure.This innovative solution is the most effective solution in cases where there is not enough space for expansion and it is necessary to build new fill retaining structures in front of existing structures or slopes.<\/p>\nRoad and railway widenings<\/h2>\n
The constant increase in road and railay traffic in urban areas makes the existing infrastructure inadequate. Using our TerraLink\u00ae solution, it is possible to expand infrastructure with building additions, relieve traffic bottlenecks and stabilize existing structures.<\/p>\n
Ground shoring<\/h2>\n
TerraLink\u00ae is a cost-effective way to construct a conventional fill retaining structure or shoring system in restrictive proximity to an existing slope or structure. Typical design concepts include significant earthworks and renovations through excavation and overfill. TerraLink offers an excellent alternative by reducing these high costs.<\/p>\n
The TerraLink\u00ae solution<\/h2>\n
The components are similar to our typical Reinforced Earth\u00ae wall solution:<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022Surface panels made of precast concrete<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022Steel or geosynthetic soil reinforcements connected to the panels<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022Selected fill<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022 Connections with soil nails<\/p>\n
The TerraLink\u2122 connections<\/h2>\n
Our solution is intended to link an existing structure with the new TerraLink\u00ae structure. These structures are designed with either one, or a combination of two different methods for linking:<\/p>\n
> Friction link<\/strong>
\nSuccessive reinforcement layers,<\/p>\n\n- are attached to the back face of the new structure or<\/li>\n
- are attached to the front face of the existing structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
> Direct link<\/strong>
\nThe reinforcements at both structure boundaries are directly connected to each other.<\/p>\nDesign approach<\/h2>\n
In TerraLink\u00ae design, the characteristics of the existing structure or the condition of the existing slope (slope angle, bedrock type, etc.), the stability of the nailed structure within itself, and the analysis of the final structure to be formed play a key role.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span>Benefits<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Cost savings<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Cost savings<\/h3>\n
Offering an alternative for narrow areas, the solution minimizes excavation-filling amounts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Optimization of materials<\/h2><\/div><\/div>Optimization of materials<\/h3>\n
Being able to choose from surface elements, reinforcement and fill types ensures the most suitable design for each project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>