StrataBlock ™
StrataBlock™
Modular precast concrete block fascia
for a reinforced soil structure
StrataBlock™ is a modular precast concrete Connection with StrataGrid™ geogrids is simple
block fascia for a reinforced soil structure. The and requires no skilled manpower. The
reinforced soil structure is a mass of concrete is dry-cast which is long-lasting. The
non-plastic soil which is reinforced with block dimensions are 457 mm (width), 203 mm
StrataGrid™ geogrids. The concrete used is (height) and 302 mm (depth); because of its
plain cement concrete of M30 grade which size and modularity provides a flexible fascia to
gives high durability. the reinforced soil wall structure.
Staggered hollows
filled with gravel
become integral part
of fascia, contributing
support and stability
to the fascia
Hollow seat
for the key
16mm shear key for StrataGrid™ connection Stone columns within StrataBlock™
The main purpose of shear key is to provide The shear key also ensures constant batter at
interlocking between two rows of StrataBlock™ 15mm for each row (203 mm height).
and to provide positive connection to
StrataGrid™. This proves to make the structure
even more stable.
Schematic diagram of typical cross
Schematic diagram of RS Wall with precast concrete StrataBlock™ fascia section of reinforcement soil (RS) wall
Reinforced soil walls with StrataBlock™ fascia unit permits construction of walls in tight
and StrataGrid™ reinforcement are relatively locations with minimal equipment. StrataBlock™
flexible structures. The blocks are placed dry units can be incorporated in walls having sharp
and can tolerate deformations without visible curves and corners and can fulfill complex
distress at the wall face. Dry stacking also architectural layouts. Shorter secondary
facilitates water to drain through the fascia geogrids ensures local stability of the fascia.
easily. This, along with vertically staggered StrataBlock™ along with StrataGrid™ as
hollows filled with aggregates prevents reinforcing element is a cost effective
development of any hydrostatic pressure or alternative to steel soil reinforcement or
local pore water pressure. conventional reinforced cement concrete
retaining walls.
Each block weighs approximately 40 kg. The
size and weight of the modular StrataBlock™
Highlights
StrataBlock™ system enables 100% soil The shape of the block units lends flexibility
coverage for StrataGrid™ reinforcements to the alignment of reinforced soil wall and
fits the wall profile
Considering that the profile of the blocks is
a standard module, block casting can The small height (203 mm) allows the
commence immediately on setting up the designer the freedom to provide secondary
casting yard even before finalization of geogrids, the local stability
drawings
The height of StrataBlock™ also ensures
Each block weighs about 40 kg and no better control on backfil soil layer thickness
lifting and placing equipments are required. during construction
Manual handling is easy
The system in totality can tolerate high
differential settlements
Indicative projects
NH-15 NH-6 NH-8 NH-12
HOW IT
Amritsar Talegaon Surat Jaipur
WORKS
Pathankot Amravati Dahisar Deoli
About us
Strata Geosystems is a leader in the geosynthetics market across the globe. It was
established in 2004, in partnership with Strata Systems Inc., a subsidiary of the US based
textile veteran, Glen Raven. Strata provides end-to-end solutions for soil reinforcement
challenges including supply, design, and construction with our world renowned
StrataGrid™ (geogrid) and StrataWeb® (geocells). In addition to the ISO and CE mark, the
testing for our products is conducted in GAI-LAP accredited labs across the U.S., U.K., and
India. We are also a proud member of the International Geotechnical Society (IGS)
promoting advancements in geosynthetics.
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