Reinforced soil wall and slope systems improve the stability of earth structures by combining engineered backfill with high-strength soil reinforcement. They provide economical, durable, and flexible solutions for mining infrastructure where high retaining structures, heavy operational loads, and challenging ground conditions are common. TechFab Reinforced Soil Wall and Slope Systems are engineered to deliver safe, reliable, and long-term performance for mining applications.
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Reinforced soil wall and slope systems are engineered earth retention structures that utilise high-strength geosynthetic reinforcement embedded within compacted engineered backfill to create a stable reinforced soil mass capable of resisting lateral earth pressures. Their performance depends on the interaction between soil and reinforcement, resulting in durable and economical retaining structures.
These systems are designed using established geotechnical engineering principles and are integrated with efficient drainage provisions to maintain long-term stability and minimise hydrostatic pressure. The flexibility of reinforced soil structures allows them to accommodate differential settlement without affecting structural performance. They are widely adopted in mining projects for crusher platforms, haul road embankments, conveyor corridors, ROM pad retaining walls, stockyard developments, workshop platforms, mine access roads, waste dump retention works, and other earth retention applications where stability, constructability, and cost efficiency are essential.
TechFab offers advanced reinforced soil solutions incorporating high-performance geogrids or polymeric geostrips with a range of facing systems, including welded wire mesh, precast concrete panels, gabions, and wrap-around facings. The TechFab engineering team provides complete design support, including internal, external, and global stability analysis, reinforcement optimisation, detailed construction drawings, and on-site technical assistance.
TechFab Metal Gabions Reinforced Soil Wall
Reinforced soil wall system incorporating TechFab Steel Gabions as the facing element with high-strength geosynthetic reinforcement to provide a flexible, permeable, and durable earth retention solution.
Facing Type
Steel Gabions (Zinc / PVC Coated)
Typical Use
Mine retaining structures
TechFab Welded Wire Mesh Reinforced Soil Wall
High-strength welded wire mesh facing combined with geogrid reinforcement to create a flexible, economical, and rapidly constructible reinforced soil wall system capable of supporting heavy mining loads.
Facing Type
Welded Wire Mesh
Typical Use
Rapid-construction retaining walls
TechFab Green Fascia Reinforced Soil Slope
Reinforced soil wall system comprising a double twisted wire mesh facing with wrap-around geogrid reinforcement, designed to establish vegetation while providing long-term slope stability and erosion protection.
Facing Type
Double Twisted Wire Mesh (Green Fascia)
Typical Use
Vegetated mine slopes
TechFab Geocell Reinforced Soil Slope
Three-dimensional cellular confinement system used as the facing element to improve slope stability, enhance vegetation growth, and provide long-term erosion protection while reinforcing the retained soil mass.
Facing Type
HDPE Geocell
Typical Use
Erosion-protected slopes
They are engineered earth retention structures that combine compacted backfill with high-strength geosynthetic reinforcement to form a stable soil mass capable of resisting lateral earth pressures. These systems are economical, durable, and flexible, making them ideal for mining infrastructure.
Mining sites often require high retaining structures, heavy operational loads, and construction on challenging ground conditions. Reinforced soil walls:
TechFab offers multiple facing systems to suit structural and aesthetic needs:
The engineering team provides complete design and technical support, including:
