RIDGEBLOK

Description

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Tile size (overall)	420 x 330 mm
Effective width	300 mm
Nominal tile mass	4.5 kg
Overlapping	100 mm
Battens centre	320 mm
Tiles per m2	10.42 tiles/m2
Weight per m2	47 kg
Roof pitch minimum	17º – 25º
Undertile membrane / Eco Shield™ manditory

RIDGEBLOK

A versatile, structurally sound and robust block.

RidgeBlok is versatile

The RidgeBlok is a dry stacked, concrete block system that can be aligned into tight, convex and concave curves.
The spacing between RidgeBlok can easily be narrowed to increase the unit weight of the wall and its effectiveness as a gravity structure. Alternatively, greater spacing between the blocks increases the plantable area for a more environmentally-friendly end product.
The open spaces can be increased to provide a more open and permeable facing to prevent excess build up of pore-water pressures behind the retaining wall.

RidgeBlok is structurally sound and robust

The solid concrete blocks are robust, resulting in fewer breakages during transport and construction activities.
The RidgeBlok is a solid concrete block designed to dissipate stresses effectively once built into a retaining wall.
The deep-lip recess system (tongue and groove) provides a positive interlocking force to dissipate horizontal forces exerted on the interface between the blocks.
The compressive strength of the solid concrete RidgeBlok allows for construction of higher walls compared to hollow concrete retaining blocks.

RidgeBlok is unique

The RidgeBlok facing is constructed at any angle between 70° and 90° to the horizontal without compromising any of its structural integrity. This character is seen as a major advantage over conventional, dry-stacked concrete blocks used in retaining-wall structures.
The architectural grooves on the one side of the RidgeBlok enable the blocks to be packed indifferent visually pleasing patterns.

RidgeBlok is integrated

The deep-lip recess system, tongue and groove system, provides a positive clamping force between the RidgeBlok and the facing geosynthetic reinforced backfill. This aspect is seen as a major advantage over the conventional concrete retaining block which relies solely on friction to prevent “pull-out” of the geosynthetic from the concrete block.

A base block is available for the foundation of a 75o or 85o wall.

Base blocks to be ordered seperately.