Trade Journals for the Concrete Industry

Retaining walls may seem like a niche in the precast market but are among the most common and widely used elements in the non-residential building industry. These elements are produced in various shapes and sizes and find application in many fields such as agriculture, soil and terrain management, water channels, fencing, road works, silage clamps, storage, and others. Despite appearing rather simple both in geometry and composition, the design and manufacturing of these elements can be quite challenging, as they often must comply with strict tolerances, withstand heavy loads, flexural stress, wet or chemical environments, contact with soil, and are also subject to weathering.