What is soil nailing?

Soil nailing uses grouted, tension-resisting steel elements (nails) to reinforce in situ soils and creating a gravity retaining wall for permanent or temporary excavation support. Soil nail walls are generally constructed from the top down. Typically, soil is excavated in three to six feet deep stages.

What is soil nail used for?

Applications include slope stabilization for highway embankments, levee construction, tunneling, temporary excavation support for permanent retaining walls, and more. Reliable soil nail products are available in a variety of sizes and grades to suit any construction project.

What is soil nail wall design?

Soil nail wall design is tailored to the necessary strength and service load limits of the project by varying soil nail length, diameter, and spacing. Soil nails are generally used in conjunction with a steel grid cover and shotcrete facing for ground support in advance of retaining wall construction.

How do soil nails work in a retaining wall?

During the excavation process to produce a retaining wall, soil nails form part of a passive system to reinforce and temporarily support the existing soil or weathered rock. Soil nails hold the earth in place, allowing for successful, permanent retaining wall construction, erosion control, rock-slope stabilization, and landslide prevention.

What are solar nails?

Solar nails are acrylic nail extensions made using a paste of acrylic powder and a liquid monomer (ethyl methacrylate—EMA). As opposed to traditional acrylic nails, which are applied directly to the natural nail bed, solar nails feature a plastic extension that is firmly glued to the tip of the natural nail.

Are solar nails right for You?

While classic acrylic and gel extensions have been popular for a long time, a new, more durable, and beautiful option has emerged: solar nails. These acrylic nail enhancements, made of ethyl methacrylate (EMA), are not just a trend but a practical choice for those who want long-lasting, stunning nails.