Soil Nailing

Soil Nailing

Soil nailing essentially involves reinforcing and strengthening of existing grounds by installing closely-spaced steel bars, called 'nails', into a slope as construction proceeds from 'top-down'. This process creates a reinforced section that is in itself stable and able to retain the ground behind it.

Features of Soil Nailing

  • Hold the earth in place
  • Cost-effective
  • Versatile
  • Reduce environmental impact
  • Faster construction

Application of Soil Nailing

  • Erosion control
  • Landslide repair
  • Highway and railway cuttings
  • Tunnel portals
  • Retaining walls for both temporary
  • Permanent support