The Green Terramesh system utilises a prefabricated double-twist mesh front face which acts as a framework during construction of a steep reinforced soil slope. At the same time, the Green Terramesh units provide a permanent solution to the facing of a reinforced soil slope inclined up to 70°. Construction with the ease of installation at the front face, minimises valuable time and resources.

It is an aesthetic solution combining engineered soil reinforcement solution set at a maximum angle of 70° which ensures sufficient rainwater penetration to support long term vegetation growth. Steps can be made easily by installing units with set backs create gentler slope angles or creating a pleasant looking step construction.

For structures at a height > 2.4m, Tensar geogrid reinforcement is used in between the units extending into the soil with specified length in accordance to the design.

• Providing a permanent engineered structure hidden by natural foliage.
• Natural green environmentally friendly front face resulting in one of the most economical retaining structures ever.

The MacStars design software program developed by Maccaferri is usually used to check the stability of reinforced soil structure using the Limit Equilibrium Method.

The MacStars program is available on request at a small fee through Maccaferri NZ.