Reinforced earth structures

Reinforced earth structures integrate soil with engineered reinforcement materials, creating a composite system with superior strength and durability.

These structures are widely used in retaining walls, embankments, and steep slopes, where conventional construction methods may be impractical or costly. By combining geosynthetic reinforcement with compacted soil, these systems effectively distribute loads and improve overall stability, making them ideal for infrastructure projects such as highways, railways, and flood defences.

Advanced geosynthetic materials such as geogrids, geoslope systems, and geomesh play a crucial role in reinforced earth applications. Geogrids are high-strength polymer grids designed to interlock with soil, improving its load-bearing capacity and reducing settlement. Geoslope systems integrate multiple geosynthetic layers to provide enhanced slope stability, particularly in steep or high-load environments.

Geomesh offers additional flexibility, acting as a reinforcing net that prevents soil movement and improves overall structural integrity. When combined, these materials create a highly effective, long-lasting solution for soil reinforcement, reducing the need for traditional concrete or steel structures.

Areas:

Geogrid earth reinforcement structures
Slope stabilisation
Noise bunds
Flood bunds
Sheet steel piling

Rootlok

The flexible nature of the Rootlok system allows it to incorporate other methods in order to deliver a vegetated reinforced soil solution for steep, tall embankments. Where retaining walls go above approximately 1.5m in height, or in poor ground conditions, Rootlok can be combined with geogrids to achieve a green reinforced soil wall retaining structure.

Where the footprint of the structure needs to be minimised, we can incorporate other systems to reduce on the space needed whilst still providing a vegetated retaining wall solution.

We provide end-to-end solutions for geotechnical and erosion control challenges, offering expertise across design, supply, installation, and manufacturing.

Our experienced in-house team ensures a seamless process from concept to completion, delivering sustainable, bioengineered designs tailored to each project while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

With highly skilled chartered engineers on board, we guarantee expert technical support and design services, enabling prompt and efficient responses to all your needs. By handling every aspect of your project in-house, we streamline operations, maximise efficiency, and enhance long-term performance.

Reinforced earth structures

Benefits

Improved drainage

Adaptability

Longevity

Cost effective materials

Enhanced stability

Rootlok

Where the footprint of the structure needs to be minimised, we can incorporate other systems to reduce on the space needed whilst still providing a vegetated retaining wall solution.

Related solutions

Rootlok

Geomesh

Geoslope

Experienced in-house technical team