Synopsis:

When used against retaining walls, Leca® LWA will reduce the weight acting on the rear of the structure by at least 75%, in comparison to traditional fill materials. This reduction in weight can avoid potential sliding, overturning, slip and tilting or bearing failures and enables savings by increasing spacing between buttressing walls and reducing structural dimensions.

The ‘pull out’ resistance of Leca® LWA makes it an ideal solution for reinforced soil/ MSE retaining walls. Particularly when constructed over weak sub-soils or voids, this method has been proven to cut overall construction costs considerably.

Overview:

Register for an in-office CPD, where our geotechnical team will provide a full overview on the reason why specifiers and contractors specify Leca® Lightweight Fill as a cost saving opportunity for constructing retaining walls.

Key areas for CPD:

• Why is lightweight aggregate suitable for MSE retaining walls?
• Recent key case studies where Leca® Lightweight Fill has been applied to retaining wall design
• Highlighting diverse delivery methods (including pneumatic delivery) for Leca® Lightweight Fill
• Technical specification and certification available
• Q&A session with the technical team

*All attendees will receive a CPD Certificate.