TENAX T-BLOCK

RETAINING WALL SYSTEM

GEOGRID REINFORCED
SEGMENTAL BLOCK WALLS

By: G and E Co. Ltd

May 2008

The T-Block Reinforced Wall

What is TENAX T-Block

System?

The construction of mechanical stabilized wall with a Tenax

patented connector between HDPE geogrids and segmental
concrete blocks. The connectors are locked into the geogrids
which are wedged between two layers of blocks to maintain wall
stability.
This mechanical connection allows the system to utilize optimum
full long term strength of the geogrids in the design. As the
geogrids are interlocked level between blocks, wall rotation would
not occur as in some other systems do.

The T-Block Schematic

The T-Block Concrete Unit

A modular precast concrete block facing unit, a polymeric T-clip
connector and layers of TENAX TT SAMP geogrid reinforcement.

Precast Concrete Block Facing Unit

Tongue and Groove Connection

The T-Block Connection

T-clip and Geogrid

T-clip

T-clip slot into geogrid

The T-Block System

Soil - Geogrid T-clip Block
T-Clip connector provides
effective mechanical
connection with the
geogrid and the concrete
block units to form a
totally integrated system

Benefits of the T-Block System

Fast and easy to construct

Large cost savings over traditional reinforced concrete
structures
Design fully complied to Geoguide 6
No piling and heavy foundation
Possibility of using existing backfill
Area behind wall can be trafficked immediately
Variety of facing aesthetics to suit client needs
Easy conformity to any alignment & profile
Minimize energy, concrete and steel reinforcement

Some Examples Major Roads

South, Korea Chunsugyo-Saebeari

Highway: Segmental Retaining Wall System
Dubai design for the landscaping
structures on major road projects

Some Examples - Walls

Ireland The T-Block System optimizes

the cost and space availability within site
boundary constraints

Seoul, Korea This wall shows the flexibility

of the T-Block System that maximizes the
use of a small, busy urban area, and yet,
with ample parking facilities and
aesthetically pleasing recreational areas

Rich Architectural Finish

1. Split faced block
2. Triple split faced
block
3. Smooth faced
block
4. Dry stone faced
triple block
5. Trapezoidal flute
block
6. Resoil block

Versatile Styles and Colors

Available in a wide range of face

styles and colors

Walls of the interchange were built

with blocks designed and produced
locally

Next Step
Contact us at G and E Company Limited
Gary Ng, General Manager
Steven Lee, Senior Marketing Engineer
Tel: 2508-0058
Fax: 2570-0089
e-mail: stevenlee@g-and-e.com
website: www.g-and-e.com