Concrete panel walls consist of large precast panels, oriented vertically, which are typically held back by soil nails, metal straps, steel or geosynthetic reinforcement. This type of wall is commonly seen in DOT work, used in applications such as overpasses. Concrete panel walls refer to walls being made of solid concrete as opposed to including integral insulation. These wall systems usually require some form of insulation and an interior wall/finishing system to complete the building enclosures in commercial applications.
Concrete panel walls have the ability to sit completely vertical, optimizing the retaining wall’s footprint. This is crucial for highway work when considering the impact on right-of-way traffic. Precast concrete wall panels provide numerous long term cost advantages with exceptional durability, lower energy costs and lower maintenance costs when compared with insulated metal panel systems. Concrete panel walls’ ability to be produced and erected year-round shortens project schedules. They can be erected quickly and effectively.