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JET Filter’s weep hole filter applications are used to dewater hydrostatic pressure off a wide range of earth retaining structures (ERS) such as:
- Seawalls
- Bridge abutments
- Wing walls
- Box Culvert
- Landscape walls
- Bulkheads
- MSE Structures
- Spill ways
These applications of earth retaining structures can be composed of any materials such as:
- Concrete
- Steel sheet piling
- Vinyl sheet piling
- Composite sheet piling
- Aluminum sheet piling
- Wood
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Concrete Seawall Applications
A lack of erosion control that causes sinkholes is a vital issue with a concrete seawall design. One common problem is wall movement in addition to tieback/whaler tension, toe failure, horizontal cracking, panel separation, wave topping the wall, and stress. Other options are wave forces, toe scours, and storm surges.
Sheet Piling Applications
Vinyl Sheet Piling, Z Type Steel Sheet Piling, FRP Composite, and Aluminum Sheet Piling structures will experience the build-up of water pressure, a vital issue for a sheet piling design. JET Filter components are made in the USA and are compliant with the Buy American Clause.
Bridge Abutment Applications
Proper maintenance and inspections of a bridge abutment and box culvert can also help avoid major disasters. Water run-off without drainage may weaken bridge abutments and wing walls by eroding the material that supports the structure. Furthermore, poor drainage applications may cause problems by settling behind the wall and wetting the soil with incredible pressure.
Flood Control Channel Applications
Concrete lined channel structural problems are indicated by cracking, exposure of reinforcing bars, and large areas of spalled concrete along with soil loss from existing weep holes. Even if the spillway or flood control basin is in good structural condition, seepage under the spillway or erosion at the outlet or along the sides can cause the spillway to fail. Spillway/basin floor slabs and walls should be checked for erosion.
Wooden Bulkhead Applications
Proper venting of the wooden bulkhead is important, as water will enter the wall from rain, runoff, irrigation, etc. Forces of nature and physics all work to create a fully working wall assembly that vents properly and this action maintains the soil density behind the bulkhead. The purpose of installing weep holes on wooden bulkhead applications will relieve the hydrostatic water pressure that may settle or rest behind the wall.
MSE Retaining Wall Applications
The life of a retaining wall can be increased simply by adding proper drainage. Dry soil may provide little stress on a retaining wall, however heavy soil without proper retaining wall drainage may cause the wall to buckle or lean. Weep Hole Filters prevent soil loss while allowing water to drain from behind the structure. MSE walls are an asset that should provide decades of service without failure or replacement.