Patent ID: 6792731
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
In combination, a stabilized retaining wall structure comprising a plurality of individual blocks stacked in an array of superimposed rows each with front, rear and side walls, at least one hollow core being formed in selected of said blocks and with a retainer detent extending through one of the said rear or side walls of said block, with said retainer detent extending downwardly from the upper surface of the block to a point intermediate the height thereof, an earthen fill zone in spaced apart relation to said rear surfaces and clean granular back-fill interposed between said earthen fill zone and said rear surfaces, a stable anchoring assembly disposed in said earthen fill zone and being coupled to and in restraining contact with said selected blocks, and a coupling means comprising a retainer device disposed in the core of said selected blocks and engaged therewith for interconnection with said stable anchoring assembly, said coupling means further comprising:a. an elongated fastener means with a body segment extending through and distally of said retainer detent, and with said distal end comprising an anchoring assembly attachment means; b. said retainer device being configured to restrain the proximal end of said elongated fastener means within said retainer detent and said hollow core; and (c) said anchoring assembly attachment means being secured to said stable anchoring assembly.