GeoSysIndia: What is Reinforced Earth Wall (RE Wall)?
A Reinforced Earth Wall (RE Wall) is a type of retaining wall that is designed to stabilize and support soil or other materials, preventing them from eroding or collapsing. These walls are commonly used in civil engineering and construction projects to address various geotechnical challenges, such as preventing landslides, supporting highway embankments, creating level building platforms on sloping terrain, and more. The key feature of a Reinforced Earth Wall is the use of reinforcing elements within the wall structure. Typically, these reinforcing elements consist of strips or layers of high-strength geosynthetic materials, such as geogrids or geotextiles. These materials are placed at certain intervals within the wall and are embedded in compacted backfill material. The basic construction process for a Reinforced Earth Wall typically involves the following steps: Excavation : The construction site is prepared, and a trench or foundation is excavated for the wall's base. Backfil...