Title:
RETAINING WALL SOIL REINFORCING CONNECTOR AND METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/151342
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting an earthen formation to a concrete facing of a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structure, and a method of manufacturing the same. A one-piece, flat, plate-like connector has a stem and a tab, wherein the stem is resistance welded to a soil reinforcing element embedded within the earthen formation. The tab is connected to a facing anchor attached to the concrete facing. The stem of the plate connector has grooves formed in its opposing sides and longitudinal channels to increase the strength of the resistance weld.
Inventors:
TAYLOR THOMAS P (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/036211
Publication Date:
January 24, 2013
Filing Date:
May 03, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
T & B STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS LLC (US)
TAYLOR THOMAS P (US)
TAYLOR THOMAS P (US)
International Classes:
E04B1/38; B23K11/00; E02D17/18; E02D29/02
Foreign References:
| US20100247248A1 | 2010-09-30 | |||
| US6336773B1 | 2002-01-08 | |||
| US4968186A | 1990-11-06 | |||
| US5440854A | 1995-08-15 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
NOLTE, N. Alexander et al. (PC10411 Westheimer Road,Suite 20, Houston Texas, US)
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