Temporary Retaining Wall using Bunker Blocks
Temporary Retaining Wall using Bunker Blocks
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Hello-
We are designing a temporary retaining wall to allow our client to store their product. They are wanting to use, from what they described are "bunker blocks" (image linked below). I am looking to see if anyone has any experience in designing a retaining wall using this kind of material? Any information will greatly be appreciated.
Thank you
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We are designing a temporary retaining wall to allow our client to store their product. They are wanting to use, from what they described are "bunker blocks" (image linked below). I am looking to see if anyone has any experience in designing a retaining wall using this kind of material? Any information will greatly be appreciated.
Thank you
Image link: https://www.google.com/search?q=precast+concrete+b...






RE: Temporary Retaining Wall using Bunker Blocks
Over more than a small handful of courses, they stop being reasonable as gravity walls because of the quantity required and the necessary space. After that, you need to reinforce the wall somehow. This is typically done using tieback or geotextiles. Neither option is really feasible when your surcharge is a stored product. If you have lots of space, this may not be an issue.
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RE: Temporary Retaining Wall using Bunker Blocks
They would basically be a gravity retaining wall. I see them used a lot for gravel and mulch storage.
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Was there a standard for the size, shape, strength and features of the "mafia" block?
I never heard of any consensus standard for the blocks the provides for features (joints, shear lugs, etc.).
That is a reason for the gravity wall approach.
Dick
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RE: Temporary Retaining Wall using Bunker Blocks
We have done some more research, and found out that RetainPro program using the gabion analysis will work with this type of block situation.
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RE: Temporary Retaining Wall using Bunker Blocks
I too have used RetainPro's gabion method for these blocks.
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