Patent ID: 6896449
Filing Date: 2005-05-24
Classification: E02B,E02D

Abstract:
1. A retaining wall for retaining an embankment or similar structure that is formed from a plurality of tyres arranged in a plurality of courses adjacent to the embankment wherein at least some of the tyres are each cut: (a) in a plane between opposing side walls thereof and such that a section of the tyre remains uncut to provide a hinge for pivoting of the tyre portions thereabout, and so that the tyre can be arranged in the wall such that both side walls generally face downwards; or (b) to remove a substantial proportion of one of the side walls wherein the removed side wall is arranged in the tyre to be adjacent to the remaining side wall, and the tyres are arranged in the wall so that the remaining uncut side wall generally faces downwards.