• SDA soil nails R25 to R51N

Soil nailing is a construction method used to maintain or increase the stability of soils by installing reinforcing elements (nails) according to the principles for the execution of geotechnical works. The soil reinforced with nails forms a supporting structure.

The nails are primarily subjected to tensile loads. In addition, bending and shear loads may occur as well. The structure must be so designed that the nailing forms a redundant system. One single nail may not serve as the only load-bearing element.

The principles for the application and execution of soil nail systems are specified in the application standard EN 14490: Soil nailing, and include information on the installation of soil nails, soil investigations, construction materials and products, design criteria and installation aspects as well as testing and surveillance of soil nail production. In addition, requirements regarding surface preparation, drainage and facing are discussed as well.