Versatile block: Fortrac Block for flexible design

Fortrac-
Reinforced-
Soil

 

Supporting structures and retaining
structures such as slope and slope
stabilizers, but also steep slopes
and bridge abutments made of
Fortrac reinforced soil are a fast
and economically safe alternative
to conventional construction methods.

 

HUESKER - Fortrac Systems AR-E
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HUESKER Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 593
QLD 4573 Coolum Beach
Australia

System solutions for steep slopes,
supporting structures and abutments

Today Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) systems can be found in a wide range of applications. As supporting structures, they primarily fulfil supporting and securing functions. Examples are retaining walls, slope protection or slope stabilization. Reinforced soil can also be used to construct steep slopes and overhanging slopes of up to 110°. GRS retaining structures are convincing due to their high stability. They can be erected much faster than conventional methods. The time saving means lower labour costs, as less personnel and equipment are required. Because local soils are often used, additional material costs are low. Fortrac Systems combines GRS systems with various front solutions. In addition to purely visual purposes, these can also fulfil static functions and other functional properties. Targeted noise abatement can be achieved with noise barriers or noise protection walls, e.g. with Fortrac Gabion. Renaturation measures such as steep slopes that can be planted with vegetation can be solved with Fortrac Nature. Do you need a retaining wall in the water? Find out more about Fortrac Block. Are you looking for a quick and easy solution for your bridge abutment? Take a look at Fortrac Panel. This is just a selection of countless possible applications.

Helmet and cogwheel as a sign of technical protection against flood danger
Rapid installation coupled with reliable long term performance
Modular, economical systems
Cost effective modular systems
Shovel stuck in the ground
Installation also possible with cohesive and contaminated soils
adjustable inclination and height
Structures with heights exceeding 60 m and inclinations of 110° feasible
Excavator digging on a slope
No elaborate foundations needed
Coins for space and material saving
Steep slopes, reducing space and material requirement
Sturdy robust chain
High resistance to settlement and deformation, depending on system
Plant grows on one hand
Resource-efficient through use of soil and spoil material
Power plugs and plants for less CO2 emissions
Lower CO2 emissions and energy consumption than with standard solutions
Retaining walls/steep slopes
Retaining walls/steep slopes
Bridge abutments
Bridge abutments
Noise control
Noise control
Earth pressure relief
Earth pressure relief
Rockfall/avalanche protection
Rockfall/avalanche protection
Landfill construction
Landfill construction
Hydraulic engineering
Hydraulic engineering
Straightforward installation
Just a few steps and your Fortrac System is in place
Step 1

Formation

Prepare formation together with any necessary base area for facing on subgrade of adequate bearing capacity.

Step 2

Fortrac-reinforced earthworks

Construct Fortrac-reinforced earthworks layer by layer, with or without geogrid wrap-around, as required. Depending on system, also incorporate formwork, erosion/wash-out protection, drainage and facing connection components etc.

Step 3

Facing

Depending on system, install facing layer by layer in tandem with earthworks or connect to earthworks as the final operation. Facing may serve as the active component in structural system or simply be attached as a passive element.

Mastering Challenges with Fortrac Systems

Here you can find further information about our system models »

New: The Fortrac Systems Calculator

Try our new Fortrac Systems Calculator now for free! In just a few clicks, you can calculate your geogrid-reinforced retaining wall quickly and easily. You can use the calculator on almost all devices without downloading anything. Have fun calculating your individual retaining wall:

 

To the calculator

Further information
you can find here