Patent ID: 6802675
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: E02D,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for adjustably connecting a wire mesh facing of a mechanically stabilized earth mass to a concrete panel that forms a retaining wall facing, the apparatus comprising in combination:(a) a connector comprising (i) a rod with a first end and a second end; (ii) a first connector assembly at the first end of the rod having a first aperture; and (iii) a second connector assembly at the second end of the rod having a second aperture; (b) a first clip cast in the concrete panel and having a first notch for receiving said first connection assembly at a connection point that is generally fixed; (c) a second clip attachable to a tensile member extending from a mechanically stabilized earth mass having a second notch for receiving the second connector assembly; and (d) first and second rod members positionable respectively through the first and second clips and simultaneously said first and second apertures to retain the first and second connection, said first and second notches sized to permit the first and second connection assemblies respectively to freely rotate.