Patent ID: 8967917
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A retaining wall system for installation on an earthen embankment, the retaining wall system comprising: a plurality of pilasters that are horizontally spaced along the earthen embankment, each of the plurality of pilasters having an elongate pilaster body that is vertically mounted on the earthen embankment; a plurality of spiralnails that have each been driven into the earthen embankment and attached to one of the plurality of pilasters for anchoring the pilasters in the earthen embankment; a wire truss system operably mounted on the plurality of pilasters, the wire truss system including a plurality of truss elements that each include a pilaster attachment portion, a wire lattice body, and an interlocking portion that interlocks with at least one adjacent truss element, wherein the wire lattice body includes a V-shaped portion; and a plurality of face panels that are operably attached to the wire truss system for covering the V-shaped portions of the truss elements.