Strength, Set In Steel
Keystone KeySteel SQFT. Panel System is a world-class structural retaining wall system, specifically designed for use with highways and heavy construction. KeySteel combines patented Keystone modular concrete units and inextensible steel soil reinforcement to develop an extremely stable, aesthetically appealing and cost-effective retaining wall structure.
Keystone KeySteel’s aesthetic options include a wide range of completed walls without the high cost of customization. KeySteel also utilizes design methodology and material components that comply with the standards for inextensible reinforcement as outlined in the current AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.
Features and Benefits of the KeySteel Panel System:
Durable Components
- Inextensible steel reinforcement and 75 to 100 years of design life
Aesthetic Appeal
- Wide variety of color options, textures and patterns
Design Flexibility
- Curves, corners and unique geometries
Ease of Construction
- Quick and easy, no cranes required
Cost-Effective Results
- Competitive with other MSE structures
Intended for the Most Demanding Jobs
- Deflections with steel reinforcement are reduced by over 66% compared to geosynthetic reinforcement
Ideal for Deflection Sensitive Applications:
- Bridge abutments
- Tall walls
- Walls with heavy surcharges
- Walls where loads or structures bear on or are immediately behind the reinforced mass