A reinforcement element for a diaphragm wall including a reinforcement cage, the reinforcement element further including a seal-carrier provided with a mounting part for receiving at least one seal, which is elongated, the seal-carrier being fixed to the first end part of the reinforcement cage and extending along the longitudinal direction of said reinforcement cage, the seal-carrier defining a housing for receiving the seal, at least a first part of which is surrounded by a sacrificial material.

A reinforcement element for a diaphragm wall including a reinforcement cage, the reinforcement element further including a seal-carrier provided with a mounting part for receiving at least one seal, which is elongated, the seal-carrier being fixed to the first end part of the reinforcement cage and extending along the longitudinal direction of said reinforcement cage, the seal-carrier defining a housing for receiving the seal, at least a first part of which is surrounded by a sacrificial material.

A mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall system that permits water drainage through joints while also preventing undesirable migration of backfill through joints, thus dramatically reducing or eliminating undesirable vegetation by incorporation of a free draining seal (FDS) in panel joints, wherein the FDS structure blocks backfill but permits water migration.

A mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall system that permits water drainage through joints while also preventing undesirable migration of backfill through joints, thus dramatically reducing or eliminating undesirable vegetation by incorporation of a free draining seal (FDS) in panel joints, wherein the FDS structure blocks backfill but permits water migration.

The invention relates to a method for producing a foundation element in the ground, in which a hole is produced in the ground and a hardenable mass is introduced into the hole, which hardens to form the foundation element. According to the invention provision is made in that an insert body is inserted approximately centrally into the hole, the insert body being spaced apart from a circumferential wall of the hole, wherein a ring-shaped intermediate space is formed between the circumferential wall of the hole and the insert body, and in that a hardenable mass is introduced into the ring-shaped intermediate space, which hardens to form a ring-shaped foundation element.

The invention relates to a method for producing a foundation element in the ground, in which a hole is produced in the ground and a hardenable mass is introduced into the hole, which hardens to form the foundation element. According to the invention provision is made in that an insert body is inserted approximately centrally into the hole, the insert body being spaced apart from a circumferential wall of the hole, wherein a ring-shaped intermediate space is formed between the circumferential wall of the hole and the insert body, and in that a hardenable mass is introduced into the ring-shaped intermediate space, which hardens to form a ring-shaped foundation element.

The present inventive subject matter pertains to a device, system, and method that provides a buffer support for buried structures in response to lateral and vertical earth pressures of backfill material. The device having shaped form is able to provide timely response so as to reduce earth pressures of the backfill material exerted onto the buried structure. These behavioral features further enabling an effective geofoam device to be produced in thin proportion that conforms with industry standards.

The present inventive subject matter pertains to a device, system, and method that provides a buffer support for buried structures in response to lateral and vertical earth pressures of backfill material. The device having shaped form is able to provide timely response so as to reduce earth pressures of the backfill material exerted onto the buried structure. These behavioral features further enabling an effective geofoam device to be produced in thin proportion that conforms with industry standards.

A blindside waterproofed building foundation system and method of forming the same are provided. The system includes a lagging wall, a monolithic waterproof layer adjacent to the lagging wall, and a foundation layer adjacent to the monolithic waterproof layer. The system and method provide a monolithic waterproofing layer that can remain adhered to a foundation surface even if the materials used to construct the lagging wall deteriorates, decomposes, or moves over time.

A pulling-out device for a prefabricated concrete support wall, belonging to the field of concrete support structures, wherein a vertical hollow tube is pre-buried in the prefabricated concrete support wall. The pulling-out device includes a pulling-out mechanism disposed in the hollow tube by penetration, the lower end of the pulling-out mechanism is fixedly arranged in the prefabricated concrete support wall and positioned at the lower end of the hollow tube, a first fixing device for tensing the pulling-out mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the pulling-out mechanism, and the first fixing device is not connected with the prefabricated concrete support wall.