Steven V Ruel
Engineers in San Jose, CA
License number
Utah 310637-2202
Issued Date
Sep 21, 1995
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2015
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
San Jose, CA
Professional information
Systems And Methods For Connecting Reinforcing Mesh To Wall Panels
US Patent:
2004016, Aug 19, 2004
Filed:
Feb 19, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/370637
Inventors:
Steven Ruel - San Jose CA, US
International Classification:
E21D020/00, E02D003/02
US Classification:
405/284000, 405/262000, 405/285000
Abstract:
A retaining wall system for stabilizing an earthen wall. The retaining wall system comprises at least one panel structure, at least one anchor mesh panel, and at least one connecting pin. The panel structure comprising a wall panel and at least one insert. The wall panel defines an exposed face and a rear face. A first portion of the insert is embedded within the wall panel. A second portion of the insert extends from the rear face of the wall panel such that the second portion and the rear face of the wall define at least one lock opening. The anchor mesh panel defines a bearing portion and a bearing bar. The anchor mesh panel is arranged such that the bearing bar engages the second portion of the insert and the bearing portion is arranged adjacent to the rear face. The connecting pin is inserted through the at least one lock opening to inhibit relative movement between the anchor mesh panel and the wall panel when loads are applied to the wall panel.
Systems And Methods For Connecting Reinforcing Mesh To Wall Panels
US Patent:
6939087, Sep 6, 2005
Filed:
Feb 18, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/781967
Inventors:
Steven V. Ruel - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
SSL, LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
E02D029/02
US Classification:
405286, 405284, 405262
Abstract:
A retaining wall system for stabilizing an earthen wall. The retaining wall system comprises a panel structure, an anchor mesh panel, and a lock member. The wall panel defines an exposed face and a rear face. An insert is partly embedded within the wall panel such that a portion of the insert is spaced from the rear face of the wall panel to define a lock opening. The anchor mesh panel comprises at least one tension member defining an anchor axis. The tension member is bent at a first edge location to define a bearing portion. The lock member is inserted through the lock opening to engage the tension member and the insert to inhibit relative movement between the anchor mesh panel and the wall panel.