Tensar Structural Solutions - Steep Slope Application

Suggestion
Standard Submittal Template for Tensar Slope Systems (UK)

Purpose of this document- to allow the rational/sequential submission of information on

which the Tensar proposals can be based.

Submission date:

Tensar Contact Name:

Project Description:

Project Name/Location:

Project Start Date:

Approximate Project Start date:

Required Response Time:

3 to 4 days 4 to 7 days 7 to 10 days

New or previously enquired Tensar Project:

New Existing Slip Repair Please add Tensar Reference number here if
existing

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Preference for design method?

None
BS8006 - Global stability check typically using Bishops Simplified Method
HA68/94 - UK Highways Agency method assumes stable and competent foundation soils
Other please specify

Advice on selection can be sought from Tensar technical staf

Preferred facing

Geogrid Wraparound (45 to 70) - Requiring external or internal formwork for construction purposes
SMP (60 to 70) - Steel Mesh Panels as initial formwork then stiff face to allow vegetation
Please specify Galvanised or Self-Colour Steel Mesh Panels
Tensar Mat (<45) topsoiled slopes up to 45
SMFU (60 to 70) Steel Mesh Facing Units act as individual face panels
Combination please specify face angles required
No preference facing type dictated by face angles noted

Examples to illustrate each of the above are available from Tensar International

Project Geometry and Design Data

0 kN/m2

5 kN/m2

10 kN/m2

12 kN/m2

20 kN/m2

24 kN/m2

Other- see notes

Slope Height (m):

Slope Face Angle ():

*Backslope Height (m):

*Backslope Angle ():

* Backslope angle must not be greater than the angle of friction of the reinforced fill. If it is zero then
state zero.

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Soil Properties:

Reinforced soil wall fill and soil to be retained by Tensar structure.

Reinforced Descriptio Backfill/Retai Descriptio Water Levels

Fill in geogrid n ned fill n relative to AoD
reinforced (m)
zone
peak/c peak/c Inside
v v

cohesio cohesio Outside

n' n'

Bulk Bulk Foundatio

Density Density n
b b

Please ensure that the correct value of phi' is entered, i.e. ' pk or ' cv and that it is clearly indicated.
For a design in accordance with HA68/94 backfill and reinforced fill parameters must be identical, i.e.
the same material. If no information is made available for the foundation soils or fill then the client must
be made aware that the assumptions will be made that it is stable and a well graded granular material.

Foundation Soils

The foundations soils will form the foundation to the Tensar reinforced soil retaining slope and will
therefore have a direct impact on the global stability of the proposed structure. Geogrid extents will be
influenced greatly by these parameters.

Please assume the foundation soils to be stable:

The foundation soils information is available and shown below:

Soils Depth (m) Undrained c' b Soil description and any

below shear p/c kN/m2 kN/m3 other
Datum strength v information which may be
Cu kN/m2 useful

Soil
1
Soil
2
Soil
3

Site Investigation Information

If information is available in the form of a Site Investigation, relevant extracts should be selected. If
large/comprehensive documents are sent as attachments, the required response time will be adjusted
accordingly to suit required understanding of Site Investigation information.

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Additional Notes Relevant to Design Assessment:

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