Hanson UK develops a concrete retaining walls system.
Hanson UK has developed a concrete retaining walls system that is designed to save quarry operators time and money. Business development manager Paul Lees looks at the benefits of the new product and how it can also help improve safety.
Hanson UK’s new QuickBuild retaining walls are precast reinforced concrete units available in seven heights from one metre to 3.75 metres.
They have been specifically engineered using the company’s 50 years’ experience in the precast concrete and contracting sectors and are designed to BS EN 1992-1:2004. Individual corner units are also available.
The units are manufactured from high strength concrete and offer excellent durability, even in aggressive environments. They are Ec2 compliant and designed for a minimum life of 50 years, with the option of extending this to 100 years if required, and require no maintenance.
The QuickBuild walls, unlike alternative solutions, are manufactured in narrow sections to maximise storage space on your site and are ideal for creating temporary storage bays for sand or aggregate or retaining rocks on steep slopes.
The range has been designed to save time and money. The innovative Hanson QuickLift system has been developed to minimise lifting times and eliminate working at height issues. It uses a standard lifting hook and a telehandler can complete a lift from delivery vehicle to final position with minimal secondary operations. It means that there is no need to use expensive lifting gear or attachments so installation time can be reduced by up to 20 per cent. All of the standard units also feature a unique interlocking system which allows accurate and fast alignment.
Retaining walls are the latest product to be added to Hanson’s QuickBuild precast concrete range, which includes box culverts and drainage channels as well as bespoke products.
We have also developed an online estimator which calculates the number of units needed to provide the required storage capacity. This, as well as a retaining walls brochure, which includes technical information and a handling guide, is available by visiting www.hanson-precast.co.uk.