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India\u2019s rapidly expanding infrastructure landscape demands innovative,\u00a0cost-effective\u00a0and time-efficient engineering solutions to support its growing transportation network. With increasing investments in highways, bridges and urban connectivity projects, there is a strong need for technologies that can adapt to diverse geotechnical conditions while ensuring durability, speed of construction and long-term performance.\u00a0

Addressing this growing requirement, a major highway development project in Tamil Nadu, was executed using a Reinforced Soil (RS) wall system as an efficient alternative to conventional reinforced concrete retaining walls. The project involved the four-laning\u00a0of the road from Madurai to\u00a0Paramakudi\u00a0and two-laning\u00a0up to\u00a0Ramanathapuram, enabling improved connectivity across the region.\u00a0

Maccaferri\u2019s\u00a0MacRes\u00ae RS wall system, featuring precast concrete panels as fascia and\u00a0ParaWeb\u00ae\u00a0geostrips\u00a0as reinforcement, was adopted to ensure flexibility, rapid\u00a0construction\u00a0and long-term performance.\u00a0ParaWeb\u00ae consists of high-tenacity polyester yarn tendons encased in a polyethylene sheath, offering high strength and durability. The system incorporated an innovative cavity connector for secure panel-to-reinforcement connection, while customized\u00a0ParaWeb\u00ae laying was designed to accommodate skew angles ranging from 27.5\u00b0 to 48\u00b0. To address challenging ground conditions, cohesive soil up to 2-3 meters was replaced and\u00a0MacTex\u00ae non-woven geotextile was installed between in-situ and replaced soil to ensure effective separation and filtration. With wall heights reaching up to 14.4 meters, the solution delivered a robust,\u00a0economical\u00a0and aesthetically appealing retaining system, enabling faster construction, adaptability to complex geometries and long-term structural stability.\u00a0

Read more about our reinforced soil wall solutions\u00a0clicking on the link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/solutions\/reinforced-soil-walls-and-slope-reinforcement\/<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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