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News Release from: Tensar International | Subject: Tensar/Forticrete keystone retaining wall system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 February 2005
Retaining wall system awarded BBA
certificate
Tensar/Forticrete keystone retaining wall system has been awarded a BBA certificate for roads and bridges.
The Keystone modular block Retaining Wall System jointly developed by Forticrete and Tensar International has been awarded British Board of Agrement Certificate No 04/R137 for use in railway and road bridge walls
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 15 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The certification is an internationally acknowledged approval standard, and enables specifiers to select the Keystone system with even more confidence in its performance.
The Keystone system combines well proven precast facing units made under license in the UK by Forticrete , and Tensar's market leading soil structure reinforcement RE geogrids.
The modular block facing units have been adapted for Tensar's unique polymer connection, which enables much higher design strengths to be utilised compared with friction connection techniques.
This allows aesthetically pleasing and economical projects to be achieved while ensuring complete security and reliability.
Different facing unit styles and colours are available to suit the project requirements and meet local environmental needs.
A typical major project taking advantage of the system is the New Tredegar Regeneration Scheme in South Wales presently under construction for Caerphilly County Borough Council by Sir Alfred McAlpine Construction .
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