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What is Soil Nailing? |
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Reinforcement & Stabilisation system for cut slopes and embankments. |
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Can the system be used temporarily? |
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Yes, to support excavations and can also be used to stabilize existing concrete or masonry retaining walls and bridge abutments. |
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What advantages does this method have? |
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It can stabilise existing structures and embankments, particularly useful in railway embankment works where existing trees / vegetation can be protected from disturbance. It’s top down construction method enables stabilisation of cut face as the embankment is excavated therefore avoiding problems associated with costly temporary earthwork solutions in significant cuttings. |
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Is the system Highways Approved? |
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Yes. |
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What construction technique is employed? |
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Top down construction. |