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The concept of stabilized earth structures has been around for centuries. Historically, grass mats, straw, and branches have been used to stabilize soil. Now, soil reinforcement utilizes technologically advanced geosynthetic materials to secure earth in retaining walls, bridge abutments, and many other applications. This course reviews the basic concepts about segmental retaining wall systems, focusing on geogrid reinforcement applications, site conditions, and the construction sequence. Key success factors are also discussed.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Scott Vollmer on behalf of Oldcastle APG. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Scott Vollmer
Title: Commercial Hardscapes Market Manager – Eastern Region, Oldcastle APG
Background: Scott Vollmer is the Commercial Hardscapes Market Manager for Oldcastle Architectural East Region providing technical support for the Belgard Hardscape Interlocking Concrete Pavers and Segmental Retaining Walls. He is actively involved in industry associations and is the current chair of National Concrete Masonry Association’s SRW Technical subcommittee regularly teaching the NCMA’s Level I SRW Contractor Certification Course. His previous experience includes 12 years as the Region Manager for Keystone Retaining Wall Systems for the Southeastern US, 9 years as Contech Construction Product’s geosynthetics specialist for the Mid-Atlantic region focusing on soil reinforcement for retaining walls, reinforced slopes and pavements and 9 years as a geotechnical engineer for S&ME in Raleigh, NC and Law Engineering in Jacksonville, FL.
