{"id":103794,"date":"2026-02-10T08:26:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/?p=103794"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:31:18","slug":"shored-reinforced-soil-wall-at-askot-lipulekh-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/news\/shored-reinforced-soil-wall-at-askot-lipulekh-uttarakhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Shored Reinforced Soil Wall at Askot\u2013Lipulekh, Uttarakhand"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Askot\u2013Lipulekh road section in Uttarakhand required a specialised engineering solution to support road widening works along steep valley-side terrain under highly complex geotechnical conditions. The existing carriageway, varying between 4 and 7 metres in width, was proposed to be widened up to 12 metres across slopes comprising loose soil intermixed with boulders and weathered rock. The presence of a high-velocity river flowing close to the toe of the valley slope, coupled with significant variations in geological formations and topography, necessitated a robust and reliable valley-side retention system to ensure long-term stability and safe connectivity along this critical Himalayan route.<\/p>\n\n


Following a detailed technical assessment, a shored reinforced soil wall system was designed and implemented to provide stable valley-side retention. The solution comprised a flexible gabion-faced reinforced soil structure using Terramesh\u00ae<\/a> units, in combination with high-strength monoaxial geogrids<\/a> Paragrid HF and ParaLink\u00ae, enabling the construction of reinforced soil walls with heights ranging from 8.8 m to 26.4 m. Due to limited right of way, Self-Drilling Anchors (SDAs) in combination with ParaLink\u00ae geogrids were incorporated to achieve structural stability despite restricted reinforcement lengths, highly variable subsoil conditions, and the proximity of a fast-flowing river. This hybrid system facilitated efficient load transfer and uniform pressure distribution at the foundation level while accommodating the challenging ground conditions.<\/p>\n\n


To complement the structural measures, roadside drains and subsurface drainage provisions were incorporated to manage surface runoff and subsurface water flow. Drainpipes wrapped with non-woven geotextiles were installed to reduce pore water pressure within the slope and improve long-term performance. Collectively, these engineered interventions enabled safe road widening, ensured reliable valley-side retention, and delivered a durable reinforced soil wall solution well-suited to the demanding conditions of the Himalayan terrain.<\/p>\n\n

Read more about our retaining wall and soil reinforcement solutions: https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/applications\/retaining-walls-soil-reinforcement\/<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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