Advanced Reinforced Steep Slopes Solutions
MEGS Strategies for Steep Slope Reinforcement
With growing land costs and increased complexity in site construction, maximizing land usage is more crucial than ever. MEGS provides creative solutions for severe slope problems, unstable soil conditions, and a wide range of land development requirements
Reinforced Steep Slope Solutions
MEGS’ reinforced steep slope solutions use GeoGrid products as reinforcing components and several facing choices to meet site requirements. The face can be vegetated for a green aesthetic, or filled with stone for a more strong appearance. Steep slopes are defined as buildings with a face less than 70 degrees from the horizontal. Our retaining wall solutions are suggested for projects with a slope of more than 70 degrees.
Key Advantages of Reinforced Steep Slopes
Cost-Efficient:
Provides an affordable alternative to traditional reinforcement methods.
Adaptable to Settlement:
Handles total and differential settlements with ease.
Diverse Facing Options:
Choose from vegetal coverings or rock fill for a variety of site looks.
Simple Installation:
Designed for a quick and seamless setup, reducing downtime.
Environmentally conscious:
Designed to have a low impact on sensitive regions such as wetlands and natural habitat.
Strong Structural Performance:
Can sustain reinforced slopes at 70° and allows for height adjustment.
Resource-efficient:
Can use on-site materials, avoiding the need to borrow additional supplies.
Different Slope Gradients
Understanding different slope gradients is key to selecting the best solutions for your project needs. Generally, slopes can be categorized by their steepness:
1H:1V or Flatter
These slopes have a rise height that is less than or equal to the slope length, offering more natural stability.
1H:1V or Steeper
These slopes are steeper, with a rise height greater than the slope length. Solutions like Strata's reinforced systems help stabilize these challenging structures.
FASCIA TYPES
To meet varied project requirements, MEGS collaborates with Strata Geosystems to provide multiple fascia options:
Geocell (StrataWeb®)
Flexible and collapsible for easy transport, offering green aesthetics.
Wire Mesh
Enables quick construction and integrates vegetation for a natural finish.
Wrap
Utilizes biodegradable bags fostering vegetation growth for sustainable stabilization.
Gabion
Filled with stone, offering excellent durability against environmental challenges.
Slope Stabilization
In slope stability design, the analysis often focuses on determining the forces that drive and oppose movement to determine the safety factor against potential rotation or displacement. This strategy is critical in identifying the three main failure modes
Solutions Built for Easy Integration
MEGS provides a range of products designed to offer robust support and stability for steep slopes. Our solutions ensure even load distribution and minimize the risk of differential settlements.
GeoGrid
A high-performance soil reinforcement solution made from high-tenacity polyester yarn, forming a stable geometric grid.
GeoCell
Utilizes the three-dimensional honeycomb structure Provided by Strata for soil reinforcement, addressing complex civil engineering challenges.
StrataSlope™ System
MEGS and Strata provide the StrataSlope™ system, a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable solution for geotechnical or environmental projects. From initial project commissioning to detailed design to final phases of construction, the MEGS technical team will be there for you every step of the way, assuring seamless execution and a successful end.
Consultation and Support
MEGS Prides itself in its innovative vision that minimizes construction activities, allowing us to provide complete solutions efficiently and on time. By reducing on-site work, we save time and improve productivity. Our engineering solutions are carefully designed to meet international standards, with focusing on lowering carbon footprints and highlighting eco-friendly practices.