Allan Block Segmental Retaining Wall Systems: Technical Specifications

Allan Block Segmental Retaining Wall Systems
Technical Specifications
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Quick Reference Guide
Maximum Heights
Dimensions
No per Unit Weight Residential
Product wxdxh No per m2 Setback
tonne (kg) Gravity No Fines Geogrid
(mm)
Walls
Allan Block™
435 x 240 x 200 11.5 34 29.4 800mm 2600mm N/A 6°
Aussie
Allan Block™
435 x 240 x 200 11.5 34 29.4 600mm 2600mm N/A 1.4°
Aussie Vertical
Allan Block™
435 x 305 x 200 11.5 32 31.25 1000mm 2600mm 12000mm 6°
Classic
Allan Block™
216 x 240 x 200 23 68 14.7 600mm 2600mm N/A 1° or 6°
Junior
Allan Block™
435 x 305 x 200 11.5 32 31.25 800mm 2600mm 8000mm 14°
Vertical
Allan Block™
216 x 310 x 80 4.6L/m 86 11.6 - - - -
Split Cap
Allan Block™
400 x 195 x 200 - 45 22.2 - - - -
Corner
Nominated maximum heights are based on designs provided in this literature. Should you have any taller walls or walls that fall outside the scope of the provided designs,
please contact Adbri Masonry for assistance.
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and requirements in this document and the directions of suitably qualified and experienced professionals. The information in this brochure is to be used only with the specific Adbri Masonry products shown.
Maximum Heights
Dimensions Unit
No per
Product wxdxh No per m2 Weight Residential Setback
tonne
(mm) (kg) Gravity No Fines Geogrid
Walls
Versawall®
400 x 220 x 200 12.5 62.5 21.5 800mm 1400mm N/A 0°
Standard Unit
Versawall®
300 x 240 x 60 3.3L/m 106 9.6 - - - -
Capping Unit
Wallstone® 200 x 220 x 150 33 69 15 0 or 4.5°
Wallstone®
300 x 220 x 150 22 103 9.7 0 or 4.5°
Grande
750mm N/A N/A
Wallstone®
300 x 220 x 150 22 103 9.7 0 or 4.5°
Urban
Wallstone®
300 x 240 x 60 3.3 L/m 106 9.4
Split Capping
44 Semi Solid
Miniwall® 182 x 182 x 125 227.28 4.4
51 Solid
500mm 875mm N/A 0°
Minicap™ 182 x 182 x 125 8 L/m 227.28 4.4
All specifications and assumed properties in this document (including those in Section 1.0 Technical Parameters) must be present and achieved on the site. Retaining walls must be installed in accordance with the instructions adbri masonry 5
The designs provided in this brochure are for gravity retaining The designs provided with no fines concrete are done within
wall systems designed in accordance with the requirements of the limits of economy. Excessive amounts of no fines concrete
AS4678 “Earth-retaining Structures”. are expensive, and for our larger retaining wall systems it will
become more cost effective to utilise a Geogrid reinforced wall
In some instances, designs have been provided utilising no
system.
fines concrete behind the retaining wall units to provide
additional stability for the wall system, and increase the For information on Geogrid reinforced walls, please refer
maximum permissable design height. to page 44.
This brochure has been prepared by Adbri Masonry. All designs in this brochure have been checked and approved by Arlene Nardone, RPEQ 7777 and Wayne Holt CPEng, NPER, RPEQ 5510.
Disclaimer:
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that all assumed properties (Note 2 of Technical Parameters) are achieved on site, and that all retaining walls are installed as per requirements of designs and
cross sectional details. Adbri Masonry accepts no liability for any walls outside the scope of designs included in this brochure, or for installation of the products contained within.
1.0 Technical Parameters
1.
Designed in accordance with the following 2. The soil types and properties assumed in design are:
standards unless noted otherwise.
Material Unit Weight (kN/m3) Internal Friction Angle (°) Cohesive Strength
AS4678:2002 Earth retaining structures
Insitu Material - Type 1 19 30 0
AS1170.1:2002 Loading Code
Insitu Material - Type 2 19 25 0
AS3700:2011 Masonry Code
Gravel Backfill 19 37 0
AS2870:1996 Residential Slabs and Footings
Concrete 24 N/A 0
Concrete rade N20, min. 80mm slump,
G
20mm max.aggregate. CGM 18 37 0
Aggregate 12 - 20mm max. Foundation Replacement Zones 19 42 0

No Fines Concrete 20mm max. aggregate, 6:1 Dry mix. No Fines Concrete (NFC) 19 N/A N/A
Type 1 soil denotes a sandy type material or better.

Type 2 soil denotes a clay, silty clay or sandy clay material exhibiting stiffness / firmness with maximum medium reactivity.
Notes: Where depth of aggregate exceeds 300mm, the aggregate infill material is deemed to be the material being retained. If natural material on site does not
meet or exceed the 25º or 30º internal friction angle, you must use a foundation replacement zone and a H/2 aggregate infill material. NFC designs will not be
applicable and further engineering advice will be required. A geotechical engineer will be able to assist you in evaluating your in-situ material.
No design consideration has been given for rock excavation. With the assumed founding soil properties, the allowable bearing capacity under a normal load has
been taken at 100kPa.
The properties of the materials should be checked by a geotechnical engineer if doubt exists. Design has been based on assumed average conditions for a
gravity retaining wall and is considered applicable to soils where the site is classified as S, M, H or E with “ys” less than 70mm, where the wall is founded on
natural undisturbed material. The infill of the wall must be compacted to ensure against rotation of the wall backwards.
3.
These details are not applicable to the following designs and require the a. All retaining walls are designed to CMAA document MA53 (Segmental
specific design input of a registered professional engineer: Concrete Gravity Retaining Walls Design and Construction Guide).
(a) Wall heights greater than shown in the tables b. All retaining walls shall comply with AS4678 Structure Classification A.
(b) Surface slopes greater than 1V:4H at top of wall (14º). c. These tables are only applicable to retaining walls that incorporate a low
(c) Site ground slopes greater than 1V:4H at toe of wall (14º). permeability surface membrane and drainage system such that there can
(d) Retained material properties differing from those assumed in the design. be no ingress of any water into the soil behind the retaining wall.
(e) Walls founded on fill. d. Structures that do not incorporate a low permeability surface
(f) Rock encountered in excavation of area for infill material. membrane and drainage system such that there can be no ingress of
(g) Site classified as “E” Ys greater than 70mm or “P”. For “E” sites where any water into the soil behind the retaining wall are deemed to be
Ys exceeds 70mm a geotechnical engineer should be engaged. For outside the scope of this brochure.
“P” sites, you must ensure that a safe bearing capacity of 100kPa is e. These tables are applicable to cuts in insitu soils. The tables are not
achieved, and satisfy yourself that no long term settlement will occur. applicable to cohesive fill.
(h) Site has major drainage or seepage problems, is subject to water f. All retaining walls are designed for a maximum surcharge load of
forces including flooding, or groundwater exists. 2.5 kPa. If surcharge loads greater than 2.5 kPa are expected, these
(i) Lack of global stability. Global stability should be checked by a designs will not be appropriate.
qualified geotechnical engineer. g. CGM levelling pads consist of at least 5% cement-stabilised crushed rock
(j) The founding material has a bearing capacity less than 100kPa. with dimensions as detailed. Before the bottom course is positioned,
(k) Where the possibility of failure of the toe of the wall exists due to the footing should be moistened to ensure bond between block and
location of building or service pipe trenches in front of the wall prior to footing.
or after construction of the retaining wall. h. These walls have been designed in accordance with Rankine Bell
(l) Where fences are detailed to be installed at the top of the wall which Methodology.
do not comply with the fence post installation detail included in this 5. The segmental retaining wall units in this brochure, with the exception of the
brochure. Landmark system, have keys which are utilised for locating purposes only and
(m) Where replacement material zones are not able to be installed as are therefore not subject to the dimensional tolerances outlined in table 2.3
detailed in the design tables. of AS4455.3:2008 “Segmental Retaining Wall Units”. The Landmark system
(n) Surcharge loads are higher than values nominated in design tables. has been independently tested to ensure integrity of the structural key for the
4.
These conditions must be met for residential walls denoted by * as shown in purpose of constructing geogrid reinforced walls up to 20m in height.
design tables for residential walls to 1200mm max height:
2.0 General Notes
1. Wall construction to be executed in accordance with the requirements of 7. The base of the leveling pad excavation should be firm, dry and free of
this brochure. loose material. Any disturbed ground at the base of the trench should
2. The walls have been designed for the following surcharge loads : be compacted prior to footing construction. All retained material must
- 1kPa (for garden walls) to 800mm maximum height. be compacted by firm tamping using appropriate compaction equipment.
- 2.5kPa for walls between 800mm and 1500mm in height. Materials in front of the wall should be founding soil or equivalent and
- 5 kPa for walls exceeding 1500mm in height. thoroughly compacted immediately after the wall is out of the ground.
- No Dead Loads have been allowed for. 8. If the insitu material is equal to or exceeds the properties of the proposed
- Cohesion c=4kPa for residential walls denoted by * : infill material, then the insitu material shall be substituted for the infill
Where there are any variations to the materials, soil conditions, loadings, material.
drainage, geometry of the site or retaining wall, a registered engineer 9. Precautions should be taken if cutting back the existing bank to ensure
should be engaged to design the wall. such excavation does not destabilize the footing of another structure.
3. Where a fence is required at the top of the wall, the fence shall be 10. Walls may be constructed to greater heights in specific applications with
installed in accordance with the detail in this manual. special engineering design.
4. Structures such as building footings, swimming pools, other retaining 11. Check with your local council whether building approval is required.
walls, storage facilities or solid panel fencing and loads such as from 12. It is recommended that the top course is adhered to the next course with
motor vehicle access must be kept clear such that the load is not placed a suitable waterproof construction adhesive as a precautionary measure.
within a line projected behind the wall from the founding level at 1V:1.5H Check with manufacturer of adhesive for suitability of use.
for Type 1 soils and IV:2H for Type 2 soils. Where structures or driveways 13. Where these walls impose loads on other structures those other
do intrude within this line a registered professional engineer should be structures must be checked for strength and stability.
engaged to design the wall. 14. Where a foundation replacement zone is detailed, this will denote the
5. Precautions must be taken where other building work or service trenches removal of natural material where detailed, and replacement with CBR45
are excavated around the retaining wall, as it may be necessary to use road base compacted to 98% Standard Relative Dry Density (RDD).
bridging foundations or other alternatives. 15. External interface friction angle is calculated as being equal to 2/3 of the
6. In all wall units with voids, stability depends on the blocks remaining internal interface friction angle.
filled. For all the wall units, the first course should be installed with an 16. Subsoil drains should be flushed at regular intervals to ensure continuous
embedment into the levelling pad and placed to give firm even bearings on proper functioning of the retaining wall drainage system.
the leveling pad, level front to back and side to side. 17. Subsoil drains shall have outlet points at maximum 20m centres for dry
application and maximum 5m centres for wet application.
3.0 Typical Details for Segmental Retaining Walls
3.1 DRAINAGE OF BACKFILL

(Detailed using Eden units, but information is applicable to all product types) in deciding on the type of drainage required, but are not intended to replace
Before a segmental retaining wall is constructed consideration must be given professional advice.
to the need for and the means of drainage. Each individual site needs to be In the event of heavy rain before planting is established, the top of the wall
assessed and measures taken appropriate to the source and the volume of should be covered with plastic sheets or tarpaulins to prevent the soil being
water expected behind the wall. The following general guidelines will assist scoured out
Low permeability layer A. Only direct rain on backfill

W
here there is a small width of backfill, it is sufficient that the backfill
be composed of drainage aggregate to permit drainage through the wall.
Where there is a large width of backfill, it must be sealed with a low
permeability layer eg. clay layer, concrete slab etc, to prevent the backfill
becoming saturated.
Low permeability layer B. Sub-soil seepage entering backfill

In this case it will be necessary to intercept the water and direct it away.
This can usually be achieved by providing a layer of gravel behind the wall to
collect the water, and an agricultural pipe at the base to carry the water away.
C. Areas of heavy rainfall or surface run-off water

In this case the surface must be sealed with a low permeability layer to
ility layer prevent saturation of the backfill and a surface drain provided to direct
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Low p water away in order to prevent scouring.
Diagrams not to scale

Line of top
3.2 SET OUT ON SLOPING SITES
Plan on Wall Offset the line in basecourse

ne not parallel to top of wall (each step back)
Line of top
AB Aussie 21mm
AB Aussie Vertical 5mm
AB Classic 21mm
AB Junior 21mm
AB Vertical 5mm
Kerb line not parallel to top of wall
Versawall ®
0mm
Wallstone® 0 or 12mm
Miniwall® 0mm
Elevation on Wall
Grade
Step back Step up (each
Product
(each course) course)
Step up AB Aussie 21mm 200mm

AB Aussie Vertical 5mm 200mm
AB Classic 21mm 200mm
Step back
AB Junior 21mm 200mm
ABGrade
Vertical 5mm 200mm
Wallstone ®
0mm 200mm
Versawall® 0 or 12mm 150mm
Miniwall
Step up ®
0mm 125mm
Step back
3.3 Typical Fence Post Detail
Grout fence posts into

pvc pipes installed during
wall construction
1
1.5
No structural loads
within this line
Install pvc pipes of required diameter

to underside of structural load line
at required centres
Infill depth
Fence posts may be driven once wall is installed, however they must remain at least
500mm off rear of wall. This applies where aggregate is used as infill material, or where
Low permeability layer
the width of no fines concrete does not encroach on fence location
3.4 TYPICAL NO FINES CONCRETE INSTALLATION DETAILS
a) b) Place no fines concrete in single block lifts

Infill depth
of 200mm or less (depending upon height of
block). Ensure no fines is manipulated into V
h shaped void between units to ensure adequate
bond between block and concrete mass.
t
ayer If units are cored through, the no fines
t
concrete must also completely fill the cored
Compacted roadbase section of the block.
foundation replacement zone
c) When using no fines concrete with the

Vertica® system, ensure bond is achieved
between wall units and no fines concrete.
Ensure that no fines concrete is placed in t
voids between all units.
Compacted roadbase Throat width (t) of no fines concrete shall
t
never be less than 50mm. Blocks shall be
modified by contractors where necessary to
Compacted roadbase
accommodate this.
3.5 miscellaneous design details
Double Wall Parapet Non-impact Parking Railing
No fines concrete
Retaining Wall Unit Typical non-impact parking lot railing
Parapet Pavement Surface Railing height Concrete footing for post
Height (HP) Kerb stop Kerb stop
Pavement surface
Pavement Post
100mm minimum sub grade embedment
Column tube or pvc pipe
to be installed during depth
Pavement wall construction
sub grade Cut or displace Geogrid
around column tube or
pvc pipe
Geogrid Reinforcement
Top Geogrid layer must be
a maximum of two courses
below the top of the wall.
Its length must consider
the railing stability
This detail does not account for extreme vehicle impact
Parking Railing design and construction requires site specific analysis for every wall case.
Please contact Adbri Masonry or a qualified local engineer for assistance
Impact Roadway or Parking Guard Rail Cantilevered Jersey Barrier
Ensure that Jersey Barrier Design is in accordance with local government specifications
Concrete footing for post

Typical Roadway Barrier or drive post after wall
1m installation is complete
Guardrail height
min. Pavement surface
Column tube or
pvc pipe to be Post
installed during embedment
wall construction depth
Pavement sub grade
13mm expansion
Cut or displace Geogrid joint material
around column tube or
pvc pipe
25mm Styrofoam
Concrete Construction Notes

1. Positive bond breaker and expansion joint material must be provided between cast
in place slab and Retaining Wall Units.
2. Concrete minimum compressive strength f’c = 24 MPa minimum
tensile strength fy = 45 MPa.
3. Caulk expansion joint.
4. Expansion joints are at 9m on centre maximum and 9m on centre minimum.
5. Control joints are at 3m on centre.
Concrete Collar Storm Water Pipe Outlet Section View Concrete Collar Storm Water Pipe Outlet Elevation View
Reinforced Concrete Lintel

Extend Reo a minimum
Steel reinforcement of 600mm past edge
of pipe on either side
Pipe
Poured Concrete Collar
Poured concrete Pipe
Concrete Splash Apron

75mm
minimum
cover
Extend pipe past toe of wall
Veneer Typical Section Facing to Earth Anchor Tiebacks
0.30m
Retaining Wall Unit minimum
Primary Retention Surface
Retaining Wall Loop Geogrid and return to wall face
Unit to secure connection to Spreader Pipe
Connection of Geogrid Well graded granular
Retaining Wall Facing reinforcement drainage material 12mm
Geogrid reinforcement to 20mm less than 10% fines
2 blocks Earth Anchor or Soil Nail
Earth Anchors or Soil Nails max. spacing
Well graded granular
drainage material 12mm Allow for a Spreader Pipe
to 20mm with less than to create a continuous span
10% fines for Geogrid Connection
Provide for a bolted connection
to the Spreader Pipe Exposed vertical shear face:
rock, shotcrete or soil
4.01 ALLAN BLOCK™ AUSSIE Allan Block™ Curves Detail
Remove wings
for outside radius
200mm
All cores and voids between
blocks to be filled with infill
material at all times
240mm
435mm
AB Aussie
200mm Allan Block™ Corners Detail

Right Angles - First Course
240mm
435mm
Remove lip
AB Aussie Vertical to allow
next course
200mm
240mm
435mm
AB Split Cap
200mm Right Angles - Second Course
400mm
195mm
AB Aussie Corner
Available in Left and Right hand
Modify adjacent
units as required
to maintain bond
Allan Block™ Aussie Technical Data
Alternate left
No. Per m2 of Wall 11.5 and right hand
corner units
Approx Weight 29.4kg
Setback 6° Outside angles other than 90°
Allan Block™ Aussie Vertical Technical Data
No. Per m2 of Wall 11.5

Cut units to achieve desired
Setback 1.4° angle and glue in place Modify adjacent units
as required to maintain bond
Allan Block™ Aussie Typical Wall Section
slope
1:4 max
Infill Depth
AB Capper
(Short)
Level Slope
Low permeability top soil layer
AB Aussie
No structural loads
within this line
1
1
"H" Design height
Infill Material* 1.5
9.5
*Refer to page 11 when using No Fines

concrete infill material
100mm Subsoil drain socked fall to discharge

maximum 20m centres
e
130 20mPa Concrete leveling pad
Additional extent of foundation replacement zone

130
required when NFC infill material is used (refer to
section 3.4)
450 Foundation replacement zone compacted roadbase 98% min RDD if required
Allan Block™ Aussie Vertical Typical Wall Section
slope
1:4 max
Infill Depth
AB Capper
(Short)
Level Slope
AB Aussie Vertical
No structural loads
within this line
1
1
"H" Design height
40


maximum 20m centres
e

130
section 3.4)
Allan Block™ Aussie retaining wall design heights
Residential Retaining Walls (includes residential subdivisions)

Design Infill Material Depth (mm)
Height ‘H’ Surface Slope Surcharge Load (kPa) Foundation Material Infill Material
(mm) Type 1 Type 2
2600 Level 5 Replacement Zone NFC 800 1050
1400 Level 2.5 Replacement Zone NFC 350 500
800 Level 1 Replacement Zone Aggregate 300 300
400 Level 1 Natural Material Aggregate 300 300
2400 1:4 Maximum 5 Replacement Zone NFC 1000 1350
1400 1:4 Maximum 2.5 Replacement Zone NFC 500 750
800 1:4 Maximum 1 Replacement Zone Aggregate 400 400
400 1:4 Maximum 1 Natural Material Aggregate 300 300
NFC denotes the used of No Fines Concrete. Refer to page 7 for clarification of Type 1 and Type 2 soils.
Allan Block™ Aussie retaining wall design heights
Commercial Retaining Walls

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
Allan Block™ Aussie Vertical retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
Allan Block™ Aussie VERTICAL retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
4.02 ALLAN BLOCK™ CLASSIC Allan Block™ Curves Detail
Remove wings
for outside radius
200mm
305mm material at all times
435mm
AB Classic
200mm
Allan Block™ Corners Detail
240mm Right Angles - First Course
435mm
AB Split Cap
Remove lip
to allow
next course
200mm
400mm
195mm
AB Aussie Corner
Allan Block™ Classic Technical Data Right Angles - Second Course
Setback 6°
Modify adjacent
units as required
to maintain bond
Alternate left
and right hand
corner units
Outside angles other than 90°

angle and glue in place Modify adjacent units
Allan Block™ Classic Typical Wall Section
e
x slop
1:4 ma
Infill Depth
AB Capper
Level Slope
AB Classic
No structural loads
within this line
1
1
"H" Design height
9.5


maximum 20m centres
e

150 required when NFC infill material is used (refer to
section 3.4)
Foundation replacement zone compacted roadbase 98% min RDD if required

600
Allan Block™ CLASSIC retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
1000 Level 2.5 Natural Material Aggregate 300 300
1000 1:4 Maximum 2.5 Replacement Zone Aggregate 500 500
Allan Block™ CLASSIC retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
1000 Level 2.5 Replacement Zone Aggregate 300 300
1000 1:4 Maximum 2.5 Replacement Zone Aggregate 500 500
4.03 ALLAN BLOCK™ Junior Allan Block™ Curves Detail
Remove wings
for outside radius
200mm
240mm blocks to be filled with infill
AB Junior
200mm
240mm Allan Block™ Corners Detail

435mm
AB Split Cap
Remove lip
to allow
next course
200mm
400mm
195mm
AB Aussie Corner
Allan Block™ Junior Technical Data

Right Angles - Second Course
No. Per m2 of Wall 23
Setback 1.4° or 6°
Modify adjacent
units as required
to maintain bond
Alternate left
and right hand
corner units

Allan Block™ Junior Typical Wall Section - 6° Setback
slope
1:4 max
Infill Depth
AB Capper
(Short)
Level Slope
AB Junior
No structural loads
within this line
1
1
"H" Design height
9.5


maximum 20m centres
e
130 Additional extent of foundation replacement zone

section 3.4)
Allan Block™ Junior Typical Wall Section - 1.4° Setback
slope
1:4 max
Infill Depth
AB Capper
(Short)
Level Slope
AB Junior
No structural loads
within this line
1
1
"H" Design height
40


maximum 20m centres
e

130
section 3.4)
Allan Block™ Junior retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
Allan Block™ Junior retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
4.05 ALLAN BLOCK™ Vertical Allan Block™ Curves Detail
Remove wings
for outside radius
200mm
435mm
AB Vertical
200mm
Allan Block™ Corners Detail
240mm Right Angles - First Course
435mm
AB Split Cap
Remove lip
to allow
next course
200mm
400mm
195mm
AB Aussie Corner
Allan Block™ Vertical Technical Data Right Angles - Second Course
Setback 1.4°
Modify adjacent
units as required
to maintain bond
Alternate left
and right hand
corner units

Allan Block™ Vertical Typical Wall Section
e
x slop
1:4 ma
Infill Depth
AB Capper
Level Slope
AB Vertical
No structural loads
within this line
1
1
"H" Design height
40


maximum 20m centres
e

150 required when NFC infill material is used (refer to
section 3.4)
Allan Block™ Vertical retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
800 1:4 Maximum 1 Replacement Zone Aggregate 400 -
600 1:4 Maximum 1 Replacement Zone Aggregate 300 -
400 1:4 Maximum 1 Natural Material Aggregate 300 -
Allan Block™ VERTICAL retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
4.06 VERSAWALL® Versawall® Curves Detail
VERSAWALL
Versawall® Stop End Detail
Versawall® can create totally vertical walls without
reinforcement up to 800mm in height. The wall units can
also be used with no fines concrete infill material to achieve VERSAWALL
Bolster off rear wing
greater heights.
FACE
Only to be used for very
mild curvature of the wall Cut Versawall® corner unit
on alternating courses to
FACE maintain stretcher bond
Cut Versawall® corner unit
200mm on alternating courses to
maintain stretcher bond
End units to be adhered together and
core filled with no fines concrete
220mm 1st Course
400mm Versawall® CornersEnd
Detail
units to be adhered together and
core filled with no fines concrete
Versawall®
1st Course
200mm
220mm Versawall® right hand corner unit

400mm
Versawall® Corner
Versawall® right hand corner unit
2nd Course
60mm
2nd Course 1st and 2nd course details to be installed alternatively

300mm 240mm for the full height of the wall.
Versawall® Cap
All partial units shall be glued to ALL adjacent units
1st and 2nd course details to be installed alternatively
using a suitable construction adhesive
for the full height of the wall.
Versawall® Technical Data
All partial units shall be glued to ALL adjacent units
using a suitable construction adhesive Versawall® left hand corner unit
No. Per m of Wall
2
12.5

Versawall® left hand corner unit
No. Per Lm of Wall 3.33
Setback 0°
Versawall® Typical Wall Section
Infill depth
see table
Capping unit
Level slope
Versawall® units
No structural loads
within this line
1
Height varies
Infill Material 1.5
All cores filled

with infill material
100mm subsoil drain socked

fall to discharge maximum
e 20m centres
150 20MPa concrete leveling pad
Foundation replacement zone

compacted roadbase 98% min RDD
if required
150
600
Versawall® retaining wall design heights
Residential Retaining Walls (including residential subdivisions)

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
800** Level 1 Natural Material Aggregate 300 300

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
800 Level 2.5 Natural Material NFC 300 300
600 Level 2.5 Natural Material Aggregate 300 300
1000 1:4 Maximum 2.5 Natural Material NFC 350 550
* Refer to section 4 of Technical Parameters for Conditions.
4.07 Wallstone® Wallstone® Curves Detail
Leave small gaps between

150mm blocks at rear
220mm
200mm Suitable for internal corners only
Wallstone® Unit
150mm
All cores and voids between units to be filled
with infill material at all times
220mm
300mm
Wallstone® Grande Wallstone® Corners Detail
150mm
220mm
300mm
Wallstone® Urban
60mm
Corner unit
240mm
300mm
Split Capping
Right Angles - Second Course

Modify
150mm as requ
running
300mm 220mm
Wallstone® Corner Unit
Modify Adjacent units Alter
as required to mainatin hand
Wallstone Technical Data
® Corner unit
running bond
No. Per m2 of Wall 33
Approx Weight 9.7kg Alternate Left and Right Modify Ad

Cut units
hand to units
corner achieve as require
Setback 0° or 4.5° Corner unit desired angle and running bo
glue in place
Wallstone® Grande/Wallstone® Urban Technical Data Outside angles other than 90°
Setback 0° or 4.5°
Split Capping Technical Data

Modify Adjacent units
Cut units to achieve as required to mainatin
No. Per Lm of Wall 3.33 desired angle and running bond
glue in place
Approx Weight 9.4kg
All specifications and assumed properties in this document (including those in Section 1.0 Technical Parameters) must be present and achieved on the site. Retaining walls must be installed in accordance with the instructions
Modify Adjacent adbri masonry 35
and requirements in this document and the directions of suitably qualified and experienced professionals. The information in this brochure is to be used only withunits
the specific Adbri Masonry products shown.
Cut units to achieve as required to mainatin
desired angle and running bond
Wallstone® Typical Wall Section - Vertical Walls
slope
1:4 max
Level slope
Wallstone ®
Infill material* *Refer to page 11

when using No Fines
Maximum Height
600mm (4 courses + cap)
100mm diameter
sub soil drain
150
Compacted
300 road base
150
450
Wallstone® retaining wall design heights - Vertical Walls

(mm) Type 1 Type 2

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
** Refer to section 4 of Technical Parameters for Conditions.
Where Wallstone® units are used with No Fine Concrete, a brick tie at no more than 400mm x 400mm spacings should be utilised between the blocks and the No Fines Concrete mass to ensure the bond.
Wallstone® Typical Wall Section - Setback Walls
slope
1:4 max
Level slope
Wallstone ®
Maximum Height Infill material* *Refer to page 11

750mm (5 courses + cap) when using No Fines
100mm diameter
sub soil drain
150
Compacted
300 road base
150
450
Wallstone® retaining wall design heights - SETBACK Walls

(mm) Type 1 Type 2

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
Where Wallstone® units are used with No Fine Concrete, a brick tie at no more than 400mm x 400mm spacings should be utilised between the blocks and the No Fines Concrete mass to ensure the bond.
4.08 Miniwall® Miniwall® Curves Detail
132mm
All cores and voids between units to be filled
with infill material at all times
Minimum radius
XXm to inside
Minimum radius Minimum radius
125mm XXm to inside XXm to face
Minimum radius Minimum radius

XXm to inside XXm to face
Alternatively, units can be installed as solid walls
Minimum
with wide face forward for external curves,radius
or narrow
face forward for internal curves.XXm to face
182mm Alternatively, units can be installed as solid walls
182mm with wide face forward for external curves, or narrow
face forward for internal curves.
Miniwall® Alternatively, units can be installed as solid walls
with wide face forward for external curves, or narrow
face forward for internal curves.
132mm
Miniwall® Corners Detail
125mm
182mm
182mm
Split unit as needed to create corner
Minicap™
Miniwall® Technical Data Split unit as needed to create corner
44 Semi Solid Wall

No. Per m2 of Wall
51 Solid Wall
Approx Weight 4.4kg
Setback 0°
Modify units as needed

to maintain running bond
Miniwall® Typical Wall Section
slope
1:4 max
Level slope
Miniwall
Infill material* *Refer to page 11

Maximum Height when using No Fines
800mm (8 courses) concrete infill material
100mm diameter
sub soil drain
150
Compacted
300 road base
150
450
MINIWALL® retaining wall design heights

(mm) Type 1 Type 2

(mm) Type 1 Type 2
Where Miniwall® units are used with No Fine Concrete, and the rear face of the miniwall® units is solid, a brick tie at no more than 400mm x 400mm spacings should be utilised between the blocks and
the No Fines Concrete mass to ensure the bond.
5.0 Typical Details for Creating Steps and Stairs
Install Adbri Masonry large format of choice
paver with bullnose to create stair tread
Install Adbri Masonry large format of choice Use mass concrete or
paverInstall
with two
bullnose to create stair tread compacted earth at rear
retaining Useunits
masstoconcrete
of wall provide or
wall units
Install Adbriback to back
Masonry large format of choice
Installstep
two retaining solidcompacted
foundationearth
for at rear
to create
paver with bullnose to create stair tread of wall units to provide
wall units back to back subsequent
Use masstreads
stair concrete or
solid foundation for
to create step compacted earth at rear
Install two retaining subsequent stair treads
of wall units to provide
wall units back to back
solid foundation for
to create step Install mass concrete levellingsubsequent
pad stair treads
to underside of first step
Install mass concrete levelling pad

Install Adbri Masonry large format of choice Use mass concrete or
paver with bullnose to create stair tread compacted earth at rear
Useunits
of wall masstoconcrete
provide or
Install a retaining wall unit
Install Adbri Masonry large format of choice solidcompacted
foundationearth
for at rear
with required overlap to
paver with
Install bullnosewall
a retaining to create stair tread of wall units
subsequent to provide
stair treads
create desired step width unit Use mass concrete or
with required overlap to solid foundation for
compacted earth at rear
create desired step width subsequent stair treads
Install a retaining wall unit of wall units to provide
with required overlap to solid foundation for
Install mass concrete levelling padsubsequent stair treads
create desired step width to underside of first step

paver with bullnose to create stair tread Use mass concrete to rear
Install retaining and underside of wall units
Install Adbriwall units large format of choice
Masonry Use mass
withpaver
required to provide solidconcrete
foundationto rear
withdistance
bullnosebetween
to create stair tread and underside
Installdesired
to create retaining
stepwall units
width for subsequent stairoftreads
wall units
with required distance between to provide solid foundation
Use mass concrete to rear
to create desired step width for subsequent stair treads
Install retaining wall units and underside of wall units
with required distance between to provide solid foundation
to create desired step width for subsequent stair treads
Permissable Step Dimensions (in accordance with BCA requirements)
R G 2R + G
Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum
190 115 355 250 700 550
6.0 Overview of Geogrid Reinforced Walls
Reinforced soil retaining walls are essentially gravity wall structures that depend additional dowels to provide block shear capacity. AB Classic or AB Vertical blocks,
on the mass of the reinforced soil zone behind the retaining wall units to resist due to their unique construction, are extremely quick and easy to lay. They come in
destabilising forces due to retained soil and surcharge loadings. a variety of face finishes and a wide array of colour options to complement existing
AB Classic or AB Vertical masonry segmental blocks in combination with polyester surroundings. Special colours can be formulated to match into existing works or create
Geogrid provides a proven aesthetically pleasing and cost effective method of that special effect.
constructing high retaining walls. The combination of retaining wall blocks with Geogrid has been accepted by major
Geogrid provides connection of the reinforced soil to the Adbri Masonry segmental construction authorities in Australia for use in structures with a design life of 100 years.
retaining wall blocks. The combination of retaining wall blocks with Geogrid has the Retaining wall design software is available free of charge to engineers to allow the
capacity to form a mechanical connection. optimum use of Geogrid and retaining wall products. We can also provide contracting
Geogrid was chosen as the preferred reinforcing element because of it’s light, flexible services for all types of retaining wall projects.
nature, ease of handling, superior creep resistance and long term load carrying AB Classic is an R57 and MRS11.06 approved product .
capacity compared to other products on the market, and it’s maintained strength/ For a copy of the Allan Block™ Program go to adbrimasonry.com.au and send a request
creep characteristics when subjected to elevated surface temperatures commonly to the company. The program is AutoCAD compatible.
experienced in block retaining system applications.
AB Classic or AB Vertical blocks units feature “cast in” shear keys which provide
automatic setback corresponding to the blocks selected and do not require the use of
Reinforced Wall Cross Section
Setback varies Surcharge
Reinforced soil
Excavation
Granular fill
Other grid layers
Geo synthetic grid Retained soil

2nd grid layer
1st grid layer
Foundation material
150mm min. granular fill or concrete levelling pad

as detailed for each block type
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agreed and the products are in ‘as received’ condition and accessible for collection. We will only accept returns as follows:
• Paving and Retaining Walls - returns accepted only in full pallets stacked in original configuration.
• No returns accepted for any made to order product.
Free pallet collection service freecall 1800 674 961 or drop pallets back to place of purchase or lodge your pallet pick up online
at adbrimasonry.com.au
Pallets remain Adbri Masonry property. Please telephone us for collection of pallets and keep pallets empty and stacked in a safe and accessible area for collection.
For all technical enquiries please email masonrytech@adbri.com.au and speak directly with our in-house Technical and Engineering Teams.
All specifications and assumed properties in this document (including those in Section 1.0 Technical Parameters) must be present and achieved on the site. Retaining walls must be installed in accordance with the instructions and requirements in
this document (including design and cross sectional details) the directions of suitably qualified and experienced professionals. The information in this brochure is to be used only with the specific Adbri Masonry products shown. All images, designs,
drawings and other depictions of the installation and/or use of products in this document are examples only, and should not be relied on. To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no circumstances will Adbri Masonry be liable to any party
for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special or economic loss, damage or injury (which may include loss of profits, loss or damage to goodwill, direct or indirect loss or damage to equipment or property, loss or damage arising from
accident, loss of profits or other commercial losses) suffered or incurred by that party.
Adbri Masonry makes no express warranties or representations regarding the products, designs or information set out in this document, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, excludes all representations, warranties, terms, conditions and
guarantees regarding the products and designs and information set out in this document, and any other goods or services supplied or provided by Adbri Masonry to the customer that are implied by law (including the general law) or custom. While
Adbri Masonry does not exclude, restrict or modify any guarantees, warranties and conditions implied by applicable laws that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including but not limited to those set out in the Australian Consumer
Law, to the maximum extent permitted by law Adbri Masonry’s liability to any party for a breach of any such applicable non-excludable terms is limited to, at the option of Adbri Masonry: (a) in the case of goods - replacement of the goods, the
supply of equivalent goods, repair of the goods, payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods, or payment of the costs of having the goods repaired; and (b) in the case of services - the supply of the services again or
payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.
Segmental Retaining Wall Systems (Allan Block™ System)

July 2012
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Adbri Masonry Pty Ltd
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Miniwall®, Minicap™, Versawall®, Wallstone® and the Adbri Masonry logo are trade marks
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Allan Block™ is a registered trade marks of Allan Block™ Wall Systems, used under license.

Allan Block Segmental Retaining Wall Systems: Technical Specifications

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Allan Block Segmental Retaining Wall Systems

QLD Building License Number - 61929

Wallstone® 200 x 220 x 150 33 69 15 0 or 4.5°

750mm N/A N/A

500mm 875mm N/A 0°

Minicap™ 182 x 182 x 125 8 L/m 227.28 4.4

Aggregate 12 - 20mm max. Foundation Replacement Zones 19 42 0

Type 1 soil denotes a sandy type material or better.

3.1 DRAINAGE OF BACKFILL

Low permeability layer A. Only direct rain on backfill

Low permeability layer B. Sub-soil seepage entering backfill

C. Areas of heavy rainfall or surface run-off water

Diagrams not to scale

3.2 SET OUT ON SLOPING SITES

Plan on Wall Offset the line in basecourse

Step up AB Aussie 21mm 200mm

Grout fence posts into

Install pvc pipes of required diameter

3.4 TYPICAL NO FINES CONCRETE INSTALLATION DETAILS

a) b) Place no fines concrete in single block lifts

c) When using no fines concrete with the

Double Wall Parapet Non-impact Parking Railing

Impact Roadway or Parking Guard Rail Cantilevered Jersey Barrier

Concrete footing for post

Concrete Construction Notes

Reinforced Concrete Lintel

Concrete Splash Apron

Extend pipe past toe of wall

Veneer Typical Section Facing to Earth Anchor Tiebacks

200mm Allan Block™ Corners Detail

200mm Right Angles - Second Course

Approx Weight 29.4kg

Setback 6° Outside angles other than 90°

Allan Block™ Aussie Vertical Technical Data

No. Per m2 of Wall 11.5

Approx Weight 29.4kg

Low permeability top soil layer

*Refer to page 11 when using No Fines

100mm Subsoil drain socked fall to discharge

130 20mPa Concrete leveling pad

Additional extent of foundation replacement zone

Allan Block™ Aussie Vertical Typical Wall Section

Low permeability top soil layer

*Refer to page 11 when using No Fines

100mm Subsoil drain socked fall to discharge

130 20mPa Concrete leveling pad

Additional extent of foundation replacement zone

Residential Retaining Walls (includes residential subdivisions)

Commercial Retaining Walls

Residential Retaining Walls (includes residential subdivisions)

Commercial Retaining Walls

Allan Block™ Classic Technical Data Right Angles - Second Course

No. Per m2 of Wall 11.5

Approx Weight 31.25kg

Outside angles other than 90°

Cut units to achieve desired

Low permeability top soil layer

*Refer to page 11 when using No Fines

100mm Subsoil drain socked fall to discharge

150 20mPa Concrete leveling pad

Additional extent of foundation replacement zone

Foundation replacement zone compacted roadbase 98% min RDD if required

Residential Retaining Walls (includes residential subdivisions)

Commercial Retaining Walls

240mm Allan Block™ Corners Detail

Allan Block™ Junior Technical Data

Approx Weight 14.7kg

Outside angles other than 90°

Cut units to achieve desired

Low permeability top soil layer

*Refer to page 11 when using No Fines

100mm Subsoil drain socked fall to discharge

130 20mPa Concrete leveling pad

130 Additional extent of foundation replacement zone

Allan Block™ Junior Typical Wall Section - 1.4° Setback

Low permeability top soil layer

C. Areas of heavy rainfall or surface run-off water