Patent ID: 6050748
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: E02D,E04B,E04C

Abstract:
An improved stabilizing element for use in combination with a facing member in a mechanically stabilized earthen structure comprising in combination:first and second generally parallel, straight, horizontal rod members, said first and second rod members lying in a horizontal plane and spaced from one another by connecting cross members, each rod member having an inner end for positioning adjacent a facing member of a mechanically stabilized earthen structure and an extended outer end for extending into backfill material to engage the backfill material in a mechanically stabilized earthen structure; anda single horizontal plate member attached to both the straight first and second rods at the parallel inner ends and connecting the inner ends, said horizontal plate member including at least one vertical passage, said passage sized to receive a vertical pin therethrough, for connection to a facing member in a mechanically stabilized earthen structure.