Leaning Foundation Block Wall
The foundation wall exhibited an inward deflection of approximately 1.5 inches, accompanied by horizontal cracking. These conditions are consistent with excessive lateral soil pressure exerted against the exterior of the foundation wall.
GeoLock Trench
A trench was excavated approximately 12 feet from the foundation to facilitate the installation of the Geo-Lock™ Wall Anchor System. The excavation was extended to a depth sufficient to engage stable, load-bearing soil, providing a secure anchoring point for the anchor assemblies.
GeoLock Rods
Geo-Lock™ anchor rods were extended from the interior wall plates to the remotely located earth anchors within the excavation area. This connection enables the system to apply counteracting tensile forces that stabilize the wall and resist ongoing inward movement caused by lateral earth pressure.
GeoLock Anchors
Once the anchor rods were extended to the exterior excavation, the Geo-Lock™ earth anchors were attached and properly seated within the stable load-bearing soil, completing the anchoring assembly.
GeoLock Plates
Geo-Lock™ wall plates were installed on the interior face of the foundation wall and connected to the anchor rod assemblies. The system was then tensioned to the specified torque, transferring load to the exterior earth anchors embedded in stable soil and permanently stabilizing the wall.
GeoLock Anchor Secured to Soil
Once engaged within stable, load-bearing soil, the Geo-Lock™ earth anchors provided a secure anchorage point capable of resisting lateral earth pressures exerted against the foundation wall. These forces were transferred away from the wall and distributed through the anchor system, significantly reducing structural stress and reinforcing the wall assembly. Upon completion of the installation, the excavation was properly backfilled and the site restored.
