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| EARTH RETENTION USING MIRACELL CELLULAR
CONFINEMENT SYSTEM |
MiraCell(TM) cellular sections stacked in horizontal layers
allow construction of gravity retaining structures or as facing
to reinforced soil walls. Various infill options are available
to provide required stability while outer cells can provide
desired aesthetics.
The MiraCell cellular confinement system's multi layer
design makes it very adaptable to specific retaining wall
application requirements. The MiraCell system confines and
reinforces granular fill, producing a uniform structural
mass that resists lateral pressures and maintains structural
integrity. MiraCell sections can be used in vertical, near
vertical or stepped designs and the system supports non-structural
facias or natural vegetative cover. A variety of infill
material can be used with MiraCell earth retention system.
The choice of infill material is based upon the demand of
specific project / problem. Infill materials include
- Granular materials such as sand, gravel or graded stone.
- Concrete of various strengths and surface finishes.
- Topsoil with various selected vegetation.
Typical applications of MiraCell earth retention
systems are
- Widening within existing rights-of-way of roads or railways
- Adding a lane of traffic or parking space
- Grading development sites to boundary limits
- Emergency vehicle access
- Expanding sports fields and storage yards
- Reshaping and stabilizing storm water channels
- Storm water detention structures
- Repair of failed slopes
Flexible Design Solutions
The MiraCell cellular confinement systems provide the most
flexible retention structure available. Due to this flexibility
MiraCell walls can be constructed over more variable and
compressible foundation soils than systems with conventional
rigid earth retaining structures. A large deformation can
be tolerated without loss of structural integrity or adversely
affecting the aesthetics.
Composite Retaining Walls
Cellular confinement with MiraCell system eliminates the
need for costly structural facia panels. The MiraCell system
provides a fully confined wall facing that can be used with
a variety of tie back systems such as geogrid reinforcements,
earth anchors etc.
Durable System
The MiraCell earth retention system is extremely durable,
manufactured from high density polyethylene material that
is resistant to penetration by chemicals and water. Unlike
concrete steel and timber based retaining structures the
MiraCell system eliminates potential for cracking, spalling,
splintering or corrosion. The MiraCell system is very adaptable
to structures exposed to sea water, extreme pH soils and
chemicals.
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