Reinforced earth walls with block facing

The Tenax T-Block system allows the construction of reinforced earth walls with block facing and is a valid alternative to traditional reinforced concrete walls; it can be used for the construction of retaining walls, road and railway embankments, and slope widening.

The T-Block system is dry-laid, requires no special labor or equipment, and can be used to create curves. The prefabricated vibro-compressed concrete blocks have an exposed finish, are available in different colors, and are connected to Tenax TT reinforcement geogrids using Tenax T-CLIP connectors, which provide a mechanical connection between the elements.

The Tenax T-BLOCK system requires no maintenance and has a minimum design life of 120 years thanks to its HDPE reinforcement geogrids and water-repellent, frost-resistant, and fire-resistant block facing.

The reinforcement element consists of Tenax TT geogrids, extruded in HDPE, which interact with the soil to improve its mechanical performance. The soil-geogrid structure combines the compressive strength of the soil with the tensile strength of the geogrid, thus creating a material with improved characteristics.
On the facade, T-Block vibro-compressed blocks, available in various colors, are mechanically connected to the reinforcement geogrids using T-Clip connection elements.

 

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Montespertoli (Florence)
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Pontoglio (BS)
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Colle Val d'Elsa (SI)
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Sochi (Russia)
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Components of the TENAX T-Block System

TENAX TT geogrids

  • Tenax TT geogrids are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using a mono-directional extrusion and stretching process; this technology allows for the creation of high-performance products that can be used to reinforce soil and build retaining structures. The interlocking action between the soil and the geogrids and the latter's ability to absorb and redistribute stress improve the soil's shear and compression characteristics, thereby increasing its resistance to loads.
    Tenax TT geogrids are chemically inert, resistant to biological agents, and not subject to hydrolysis, meaning they can be used in a variety of applications.

T-Clip connecting element

  • The patented T-Clip connection element allows for a mechanical connection between the Tenax TT reinforcement geogrid and the T-Block facade elements; the mechanical connection offers superior performance compared to a friction connection and has been tested in specific laboratory tests.

TENAX T-Block facade blocks

  • T-Block modular blocks allow the creation of facing with a split finish, ensure high resistance to static and dynamic stresses transmitted by the ground, and are available in different colors.