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Method and apparatus for an anchored earth restraining wall
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-10-18
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2015-10-18
Abstract
Abstract In a wall for restraining earth from displacement relative to a stable formation, a plurality of side-by-side gabion baskets are joined by an integral structural beam and the beam is anchored at intervals with respect to the stable formation.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry G. Doyle, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:38
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D29/00; E02D29/02; E02D29/0208; E02D29/0225; E02D29/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement relative to a stable formation comprising: a plurality of gabions arranged in a side-to-side relationship so as to form a length of wall proximate the earth to be restrained, said gabions and wall having substantially vertical inner and outer surfaces and substantially horizontal upper and lower surfaces; bearing means for support of said length of wall with respect to said stable foundation beam means longitudinal to said wall, within the surfaces thereof, for joining a plurality of said gabions as a unitary structure; rock-like pieces filling said gabions; and means for anchoring said beam means, including means for retention of said anchoring means relative to said stable formation so as to restrain earth from movement with respect thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement relative to a stable formation comprising: a plurality of gabions arranged in a side-to-side relationship so as to form a length of wall proximate the earth to be restrained, said gabions and wall having substantially vertical inner and outer surfaces and substantially horizontal upper and lower surfaces; bearing means for support of said length of wall with respect to said stable foundation beam means longitudinal to said wall, within the surfaces thereof, for joining a plurality of said gabions as a unitary structure; rock-like pieces filling said gabions; and means for anchoring said beam means, including means for retention of said anchoring means relative to said stable formation so as to restrain earth from movement with respect thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein the sides of said gabions are inclined so as to allow said wall to conform to a curved path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said beam means further comprises: a concrete beam; and a reinforcing bar longitudinally disposed within said beam and passing through the sides of said gabions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said beam means further comprises a concrete beam which is cast-in-place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 and further comprising: a substantially vertical partition of wire mesh within said gabions positioned from side to side within said gabions so as to restrain said stones from occupying a portion of the gabion interior; and said beam means further comprising a cast-in-place beam poured against said stones.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said beam means further comprises a precast concrete beam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said beam anchoring means further comprises a bar having an axis approximately normal to the length of said beam means and extending therefrom to said retention means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said beam anchoring means further comprises a tensioned bar extending from said beam means to said retention means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said anchoring means further comprises: a tension bar connected to said beam means; a hole provided in said stable formation and engaging said tension bar through a predetermined length thereof; and grouting means for retention of said tension bar in said stable formation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said anchoring means further comprises: a tension bar connected to said beam means; a stable structure placed so as to provide bearing support with respect to said stable formation; and connecting means for retention of said tension bar in said deadman.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said bearing means comprises support for said length of wall as provided by said stable formation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 1 wherein said bearing means comprises piers placed to support said length of wall with respect to said stable formation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 3 wherein said beam means further comprises a cast-in-place concrete beam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wall for restraining earth from displacement according to claim 3 wherein said beam means further comprises a precast concrete beam.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for restraining earth from displacement relative to a stable formation comprising the steps of: excavating a bench at the toe line of the unstable earthen mass; providing a plurality of gabions; providing bearing support for said gabions along the excavated bench; arranging the gabions side-by-side along the excavated bench; placing a bee within the gabions so as to join the gabions together in a structural unit; anchoring the beam with respect to the stable formation; and filling the gabions with pieces of rock-like material.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for restraining earth from displacement relative to a stable formation comprising the steps of: excavating a bench at the toe line of the unstable earthen mass; providing a plurality of gabions; providing bearing support for said gabions along the excavated bench; arranging the gabions side-by-side along the excavated bench; placing a bee within the gabions so as to join the gabions together in a structural unit; anchoring the beam with respect to the stable formation; and filling the gabions with pieces of rock-like material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the step of anchoring the beam is repeated at a plurality of locations along the length of the beam.
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