Technical
Bulletins
VERSA-LOK
Technical Bulletins detail the following construction topics:
Shorelines
& Retention Ponds (TB #1)
Guidelines
for using VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems in a water environment.
Foundation strength, scour, hydrostatic build up, and fines migration
are addressed.
Step
Construction (TB #2)
How
to build steps using VERSA-LOK retaining wall units. Two methods
are outlined.
Curves
& Corners (TB #3)
Written
instructions, drawings, and photos help explain how to build various
radiuses of inside and outside curves and a wide range of angles
for inside and outside corners using the VERSA-LOK standard unit.
Suggestions for proper placement of geogrids are also presented.
Capping
(TB #4)
Tips
on capping straight and curved walls. Includes directions for using
caps as treads when installing VERSA-LOK steps.
Base
Installation (TB #5)
The
components of a VERSA-LOK retaining wall base are explained, as
is proper leveling pad construction.
Vertical
& Freestanding Walls (TB #6)
Design
options for building vertical retaining walls and freestanding walls
are presented. Pinning and capping instructions are included.
Tiered
Walls (TB #7)
Considerations
for construction of tiered retaining walls, including spacing requirements,
are addressed.
Fences,
Railings, & Traffic Barriers (TB #8)
Discusses
top-of-the-wall barriers including fences, guide rails, concrete
traffic barriers, and stair rails
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