A ground reinforcement technique for slope and excavation stability

Soil nails are installed into soil or rock to reinforce and stabilize slopes and excavation faces. This technique improves overall ground strength and is well suited to stabilization works where minimal excavation and flexibility are required.

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Key advantages of Soil Nails

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Minimal Excavation

Soil nails reinforce in-place ground, reducing the need for large-scale excavation.

Flexible Stabilization

Well suited to irregular slopes and excavation geometries.

Cost-Effective Solution

Provides an efficient stabilization method for slopes and shallow excavations.

Applications

Soil nailing is commonly used in infrastructure, transportation, and urban development projects, where ground strength is required.

Slope Stabilization

Used to stabilize natural or man-made slopes and embankments.

Excavation Face Support

Applied to temporary or permanent excavation faces where space and access are limited.

Infrastructure & Road Works

Used along roadways, rail corridors, and infrastructure projects requiring ground stabilization.

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Quality Assurance and Execution

Soletanche Bachy Canada installs soil nailing systems using experienced crews and controlled installation procedures. Nail installation, testing, and facing construction are monitored to ensure stability and long-term performance.

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