Patent ID: 6168351
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
A retaining wall anchoring system for a segmental retaining wall, comprising: a plurality of tieback rods adapted to be embedded into soil or rock with a proximal portion extending therefrom; at least one force distribution member positionable directly adjacent said proximal portion of at least one of said tieback rods; at least one washer positionable about said proximal portion of at least one of said tieback rods in abutment with said at least one force distribution member; and at least one fastener fixedly securable to said proximal portion of at least one of said tieback rods to securely clamp said at least one washer against said at least one force distribution member such that tensile forces imposed on said tieback rod is transmitted to said at least one force distribution member so as to distribute the tensile forces throughout a portion of the retaining wall; wherein said proximal portion of each tieback rod, said at least one force distribution member, said at least one washer, and said at least one fastener are adapted to be positioned in an internal passageway formed in the retaining wall.