Patent ID: 8840341

Claim:
A mechanically-stabilized earth wall comprising: at least one precast concrete panel having a plurality of anchors partially embedded therein in generally aligned relationship; and a soil mat having a plurality of longitudinal members and a plurality of transverse members including a forward transverse member resting on top of at least two of the anchors, at least two of the longitudinal members having a crimped end proximate the forward transverse member, each crimped end disposed proximate an anchor and having a downwardly protruding section disposed below the anchor, the anchor and corresponding protruding section defining a space through which a locking member is disposed to engage the crimped end to its corresponding anchor, and at least a portion of the longitudinal member that corresponds to the crimped end disposed above the corresponding anchor, each crimped end further including a generally-straight, downwardly-projecting end section disposed in generally parallel relationship with a front face of the at least one precast concrete panel and adjacent thereto.