Daryl Wayne Wurster
Engineers in Greenville, SC
License number
Georgia PE018948
Issued Date
Sep 25, 1990
Renew Date
Sep 11, 2016
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2018
Category
Engineers & Land Surveyors
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Greenville, SC
Professional information
Retaining Wall Drainage Unit
US Patent:
6604891, Aug 12, 2003
Filed:
Oct 18, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/274164
Inventors:
Daryl Wurster - Greenville SC 29615
International Classification:
E02D 2902
US Classification:
405284, 405262, 405285, 405286, 521695
Abstract:
A drainage unit for an earth retaining wall system to provide water drainage from a vertical drainage sheet through the retaining wall to reduce hydrostatic pressure on the retaining wall. The drainage unit comprises a drainage collector for attaching to a sheet drain to collect and discharge water that flows into the sheet drain. A drain hub is included in the drainage collector for being mounted in fluid communication with the sheet drain to receive and channel water for discharge. A discharge extension is included in the drainage collector that extends from the drain hub for discharging water through the retaining wall. A retainer is provided for engaging the discharge extension after passing through the sheet drain and securing the drain hub and discharge extension in position on the sheet drain.