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Gravtiy Wall Alternative to Gabion Baskets

10 Mile Creek Wing Wall #68

Customer Name
City of Sylvania, Ohio

Design / Specifying Engineer
Andrassy Engineering

Block Manufacturer
Redi-Rock of Northwest Ohio

Wall Installer
Fort Defiance Construction and North Coast Marine

Year Built
2007

Project Scope

The original plan was to use gabion baskets for the wall on the north side of 10 Mile Creek and it did not call for a wall on the south bank of the creek. Soon after excavation began, it was discovered that an existing foundation on the north bank would impede the installation of the gabion system. This foundation was in good condition and there was no reason to disturb it in order to tie back the gabion baskets. Also, some unexpected tree removal on the south bank created the need for a wall on that side as well.

Redi-Rock was called upon due to its ability to be installed with minimal excavation and reinforcing. They also provided a much better look for the city rather than the caged rock look of the gabions. Both walls measured approximately 16' in height and 90' long with North Coast Marine Block serving as the 7' base of the wall with 8' of Redi-Rock on top. After the base of the wall was set, approximately 1500 sf. of Redi-Rock was installed in less than a week.

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