Soil Nailing

The principal of soil nailing is to provide tensile and shear resistance within the soil by drilling or driving passive steel bar, carbon fibre and mechanical systems in a close grid to form a stable gravity structure. Soil nailing is an adaptable form of slope stabilisation in soil and has developed significantly from early uses as temporary construction support to being used in permanent retaining structures and slope repairs.

Geovert's Australasian capability and experience is unrivalled in delivering extensive soil nailing projects utilising high capacity crawler rigs, remote control masts and wagon mounted rigs for difficult access slopes. Our people know the work and are highly experienced from design through to construction. Geovert has developed specific, innovative construction techniques that use the latest international research and developments in this area of ground support. With extensive technical knowledge, people and resources, Geovert provides a complete ground engineering construction service.

Geovert is pleased to have delivered projects for the NZTA, RTA, QMR and the DTEI and as part of the BrisConnections, Leighton Works, Adelaide Connect & Safelink Alliances in recent times.

Techniques Used

Temporary Grouted Soil Nails
Permanent Double Corrosion Soil Nails
Self-drilling Sacrificial Soil Nails with Grout
Mechanically Driven Soil Nails without Grout