The successful implementation of a distribution centre near the Anhanguera highway in Cajamar, SP, involved the construction of five retaining walls, each towering up to 20 metres, utilising the cutting-edge reinforced soil wall technique.

Spanning over 9,000 square metres of face area, the project aimed to provide stability to the construction area and achieved this goal through innovative engineering solutions.

The challenge was constructing 20-metre-high structures burdened by a 60 kPa surcharge from sheds. This necessitated walls with extensive geogrid lengths and high tensile strength at regular intervals, intensifying the construction complexity.

Strata addressed these challenges with an innovative solution, employing StrataGrid™ with varying tensile strengths to reinforce a concrete plate facing. This approach not only ensured the required structural integrity but also aligned seamlessly with the project’s economic and architectural objectives.

Amidst various system considerations, Strata’s solution emerged as the optimal choice due to its economic efficiency, shorter construction timeline, and architectural benefits. The reduction factors in Strata’s geogrids played a pivotal role in achieving a more economical wall design by reducing the need for additional reinforcement layers. This efficiency, coupled with the project’s swift delivery, met the client’s requirements for timely completion.

Notably, Strata’s solution not only fulfilled structural needs but also contributed to the aesthetic appeal of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSEW), resulting in the project standing out as one of the most beautiful MSEWs in Brazil—a testament to the successful fusion of functionality and aesthetics in distribution centre construction.