Redi-Rock Retaining Wall Construction Details


Retaining wall construction details are critical to understanding the design and constructability of common retaining wall scenarios. These downloadable construction details are perfect to add to your plan set. Below, the construction details will answer questions like:

  • Can I put a fence at the top of a retaining wall?
  • Can a Redi-Rock wall be water tight for flood control?
  • Is it possible to install a pipe through a retaining wall?

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Redi-Rock Civil Engineering Consulting Team at 866-222-8400 (select option 2 for fastest service).

Gravity Retaining Wall Construction Details: Solid, 41in (1030mm) Hollow-Core, and XL Blocks

How tall can a gravity retaining wall be built? What block setback options are available with the Redi-Rock system? How much embedment is required for a Redi-Rock retaining wall? Find answers to these questions and more in this collection of gravity retaining wall construction details.

Gravity: Download All (PDF)

Solid Block Wall Section PDF | DWG

41in Hollow-Core Section PDF | DWG

Large Batter Wall Section PDF | DWG

XL Wall Section PDF | DWG

Alternating Planter & 5 Degree Batter Wall Section PDF | DWG

Block Setback Options - 5 Degree Batter PDF | DWG

Block Setback Options - Large Batter PDF | DWG

Gravity Wall Sample Plan and Profile PDF | DWG

Typical Toe Slope Detail PDF | DWG

MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) Retaining Wall Construction Details: Positive Connection and Anchoring

How does geogrid connect to Redi-Rock retaining wall blocks for MSE walls? How does the Redi-Rock PC System work? How does Redi-Rock integrate with earth anchors? These MSE retaining wall construction details will help you visualize how to design and construct MSE walls for your next project.

MSE: Download All (PDF)

MSE / Positive Connection Wall Section PDF | DWG

MSE / Positive Connection Details PDF | DWG

MSE / Positive Connection Sample Plan and Profile PDF | DWG

MSE Wall Section with Type 1-AT Connection PDF | DWG

Anchor Block Retaining Wall PDF | DWG

Anchor Block Section PDF | DWG

Anchor Block Waler Beam Detail PDF | DWG

Vertical Tie-Down System PDF | DWG

Vertical Tie-Down System with Earth Anchors PDF | DWG

Type 1-AT Connection PDF | DWG

Hybrid / Combination Retaining Wall Construction Details: Walls That Combine Gravity, MSE, and/or Cast In Place Elements

Can MSE and gravity blocks be combined in the same wall? Can a water tight wall be constructed with Redi-Rock for flood control? These common retaining wall design and construction questions are answered in this collection of hybrid wall construction details.

Hybrid: Download All (PDF)

Cantilever Wall Section PDF | DWG

Combination Gravity / MSE Wall PDF | DWG

Flood Control Wall Section (Freestanding Hollow Core) PDF | DWG

Flood Control Wall Waterstop Options (Freestanding Hollow Core) PDF | DWG

Freestanding Wall Construction Details: Solid, Force Protection, and Hollow-Core Blocks

What is the difference between Redi-Rock freestanding and retaining blocks? How does a freestanding wall integrate with a retaining wall? Can a sign be integrated with a Redi-Rock wall? Find construction details to answer these common freestanding wall questions and more here!

Freestanding: Download All (PDF)

Coping with Fence Attachment R-Anchor Option (F-HC) PDF | DWG

Coping without Fence Attachment R-Anchor Option (F-HC) PDF | DWG

Fence or Pedestrian Guard Connection Options PDF | DWG

Force Protection PDF | DWG

Force Protection: J Bolt Connection PDF | DWG

Freestanding Blocks With Cap at Top of Wall PDF | DWG

Freestanding Bond Beam at Top of Wall PDF | DWG

Flood Control Wall Section (F-HC) PDF | DWG

Flood Control Wall Waterstop Options (F-HC) PDF | DWG

Freestanding Walls with Columns and Sign PDF | DWG

Freestanding Perimeter Wall PDF | DWG

Freestanding Pilaster Wall PDF | DWG

Water Application Retaining Wall Construction Details

Can Redi-Rock retaining walls be used in a seawall application? Can a water-tight flood wall be created using precast modular blocks? Find best practices for retaining wall design and construction in water in these water application construction details.

Water: Download All (PDF)

Headwalls and Wingwalls for Precast Arch PDF | DWG

Flood Control Wall Section (F-HC) PDF | DWG

Flood Control Wall Waterstop Options (F-HC) PDF | DWG

Conceptual Flood Control Wall Prototype Testing Report PDF

Gravity Seawall Detail - Normal PDF | DWG

Gravity Seawall Detail - Large Setback PDF | DWG

Gravity Seawall Detail - Sheet Pile Scour PDF | DWG

Gravity Stream Seawall Radial Termination Into Bank PDF | DWG

Waterfront Wall with Block Overhang PDF | DWG

Foundation & Drainage Construction Details for Retaining Walls

How is the foundation or leveling pad for a Redi-Rock retaining wall designed and installed? Is drainage required behind a Redi-Rock wall? Access foundation and drainage construction details here to make sure your next project is designed and installed correctly.

Foundations: Download All (PDF)

MSE Wall Drainage Options PDF | DWG

MSE Stone Chimney Drain PDF | DWG

Gravity XL Typical Drainage Details PDF | DWG

Gravity XL Typical Drainage ISO View PDF | DWG

Leveling Pad Options PDF | DWG

Concrete Leveling Pad PDF | DWG

Drainage Weep Options PDF | DWG

Step Footing Details PDF | DWG

Top of Wall Finishes & Guards for Retaining Walls

What are the options for finishing the top of a retaining wall? Can a fence or handrail be attached at the top of a Redi-Rock retaining wall? Can a vehicle barrier be installed at the top of a wall? How are grade changes handled at the top of a wall? These top of wall finishes and guards construction details will help you visualize how to construct these common details with Redi-Rock.

Top of Wall: Download All (PDF)

Fence or Pedestrian Guard Connection Options PDF | DWG

Fence or Pedestrian Guard Connection Locations PDF | DWG

Post and Beam Guardrail PDF | DWG

F-HC Freestanding Block Coping with Fence Attachment PDF | DWG

F-HC Freestanding Block Coping PDF | DWG

F-HC Parapet/Barrier Concept PDF | DWG

Typical Gravity Wall Section with F-HC Coping PDF | DWG

Cast-In-Place Wall Coping PDF | DWG

Freestanding Blocks With Cap at Top of Wall PDF | DWG

Freestanding Bond Beam at Top of Wall PDF | DWG

Cast-In-Place Moment Slab Traffic Barrier - Sloping Installation PDF | DWG

Cast-In-Place Moment Slab Traffic Barrier - Flat Grading PDF | DWG

Top of Wall Step Options PDF | DWG

Top of Wall, 9" Stepdown Blocks PDF | DWG

Drainage Swale Options PDF | DWG

Retaining Wall Corner & Curve Construction Details

How are corners built with Redi-Rock? What size radius can be achieved with the Redi-Rock system? Can a Redi-Rock retaining wall abut another structure and if so, how are the changes in setback handled? These construction details will give you the knowledge you need to design and install corners and curves in retaining walls with ease.

Corners & Curves: Download All (PDF)

90 Degree Outside Corner Detail - Corner Block PDF | DWG

90 Degree Outside Corner Detail - Trimmed Knob PDF | DWG

90 Degree Outside Corner Detail - 60" Block PDF | DWG

90 Degree Corner Options PDF | DWG

Double 90 Degree Outside Corner - Short Block PDF | DWG

Double 90 Degree Inside Corner PDF | DWG

90 Degree Outside Corner for 9" Setback Walls PDF | DWG

90 Degree Battered Corner Flush End PDF | DWG

90 Degree Vertical Corner Flush End PDF | DWG

45 Degree Outside Corner Radial Solution PDF | DWG

Radial Corners Gravity Layout Detail PDF | DWG

Freestanding Hollow Core F-HC Corner Details PDF | DWG

XL 52 Outside Corner Detail PDF | DWG

XL 72 Outside Corner Detail PDF | DWG

XL 96 Outside Corner Detail PDF | DWG

XL Inside Corner Abutted Detail PDF | DWG

XL Inside Corner Interlaced Detail PDF | DWG

PC 45 Degree Corner Radial PDF | DWG

PC 90 Degree Outside Corner Geogrid Layout PDF | DWG

PC 90 Degree Inside Corner Geogrid Layout PDF | DWG

PC Geogrid Placement on Concave Curves PDF | DWG

PC Geogrid Placement on Convex Curves PDF | DWG

PC Minimum Radius for Bottom Row PDF | DWG

Freestanding Variable Radius Curve PDF | DWG

Transitions Construction Details for Retaining Walls

When 36” high XL blocks and 18” high blocks are used in the same wall, how does the running bond pattern work? How do walls transition between batter options to account for staircases or abutting to vertical structures? This collection of construction details highlights the common questions when designing and installing retaining wall transitions with Redi-Rock.

Transitions: Download All (PDF)

Transitions Into Planters PDF | DWG

Steps Through Wall PDF | DWG

Wall Transition Normal Batter to 9 Inch Setback PDF | DWG

Vertical End of Wall Detail PDF | DWG

Stepped 9 Inch Setback Wall With Aligned Top PDF | DWG

Stepped 9 Inch Setback Wall With Aligned Bases PDF | DWG

36 in. to 18 in. Height Block Transition PDF | DWG

Pipes, Utilities, & Obstructions in Retaining Walls Construction Details

How is a retaining wall designed and installed when a large obstruction is in the reinforced soil zone? Is it possible to install a pipe through a retaining wall? How close can utilities be located behind a wall? Can a building or a pool be located behind a Redi-Rock wall? The Pipes, Utilities, & Obstructions Construction Details will help you answer these common retaining wall design questions.

Pipes & Obstructions: Download All (PDF)

Fire Hydrant in Reinforced Soil Zone PDF | DWG

Manhole or Large Obstruction in Reinforced Soil Zone PDF | DWG

Pipes Installed Perpendicular Through Wall PDF | DWG

Pipes Installed Skewed Through Wall PDF | DWG

Utilities in Reinforced Soil Zone PDF | DWG

Vertical Concrete Pile in Reinforced Soil Zone PDF | DWG

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