Lightweight high-strength FRP retaining wall

By designing a lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall, and utilizing the interlocking connection of FRP hollow web panels and connecting steel plates, the splicing problem of traditional retaining walls in complex environments is solved, achieving a stable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant retaining effect.

CN224378942UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19YIZHENG ZHONGZHI COMPOSITE MATERIAL PROD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YIZHENG ZHONGZHI COMPOSITE MATERIAL PROD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional brick, concrete, and steel retaining walls are difficult to flexibly assemble in narrow spaces, complex terrain, or areas with weight constraints, and cannot meet the needs of retaining walls of different sizes and shapes.

Method used

The lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall is constructed by interlocking and fixing FRP hollow web panels and connecting steel plates, combined with a clamping half-cover design. It utilizes the lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant properties of FRP material to achieve arbitrary splicing and enhance connection strength.

Benefits of technology

It improves the overall structural strength and stability of the retaining wall, reduces its weight, facilitates transportation and installation, adapts to different size requirements, and has good corrosion resistance, thus extending its service life.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of FRP retaining wall technology, and particularly to a lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall, comprising an FRP hollow web and connecting steel plates. The FRP hollow web and connecting steel plates are installed sequentially at intervals, and the FRP hollow web and connecting steel plates are locked together. The FRP hollow web includes an outer frame and reinforcing plates. The reinforcing plates are evenly installed in the outer frame and are integrally formed with the outer frame. Two sets of clamping half-caps are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer frame. The lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall of this application organically combines the FRP hollow web and connecting steel plates, utilizing the lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant properties of FRP material, as well as the locking and engaging connection method between the components, to improve the overall structural strength and stability of the retaining wall. Moreover, the combination of FRP hollow web and connecting steel plates ensures that it can be arbitrarily spliced ​​during use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of FRP retaining wall technology, and in particular to a lightweight and high-strength FRP retaining wall. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of civil engineering, retaining walls, as a widely used structure to prevent soil collapse and maintain soil stability, play a crucial role in various buildings, roads, bridges, and other projects. Traditional retaining walls are mostly constructed using materials such as brick, stone, concrete, or steel. Brick and stone retaining walls are typically built by laying individual bricks and stones with cement mortar. Concrete retaining walls are another common type. They are formed by pouring concrete on-site to create the wall structure. Steel retaining walls, such as sheet pile retaining walls, are also common.

[0003] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, it has been found that brick, concrete, and steel retaining walls all have significant limitations when facing certain special construction scenarios, such as narrow spaces, complex terrain, or areas with strict weight restrictions. They are difficult to flexibly splice and assemble, and cannot meet the needs of retaining walls of different sizes and shapes. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention solves the problems in related technologies and proposes a lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall includes an FPR hollow web panel and connecting steel plates. The FPR hollow web panel and connecting steel plates are installed sequentially at intervals, and the FPR hollow web panel and connecting steel plates are snap-fitted and fixedly connected. The FPR hollow web panel includes an outer frame shell and reinforcing plates. The reinforcing plates are evenly installed in the outer frame shell and are integrally formed with the outer frame shell. Two sets of clamping half-covers are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer frame shell, respectively. The clamping half-covers are clamped in the outer frame shell and connecting steel plates, and the clamping half-covers are snap-fitted and fixed to both the outer frame shell and connecting steel plates.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the outer frame includes bent side panels and connecting outer panels. The bent side panels are symmetrically installed on both sides of the connecting outer panels, and the bent side panels and the connecting outer panels are integrally formed.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the connecting steel plate includes a middle shell and an outer clamping plate, the outer clamping plate being installed on both sides of the middle shell and fixedly connected to the middle shell.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the clamping half cover includes a top cover plate, a first insert plate, and a second insert plate. The first insert plate and the second insert plate are both vertically installed on the lower end face of the top cover plate, and the top cover plate, the first insert plate, and the second insert plate are integrally formed.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a threaded half-pipe is vertically installed in the middle of the outer side surface of the first insert plate, and the threaded half-pipe is fixedly connected to the first insert plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, a matching locking bolt is installed in the threaded half-pipe, and an operating rod cap is provided on the head of the locking bolt. The locking bolt and the operating rod cap are integrally formed.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the upper surface of the top cover plate is provided with a top groove for storing the operating rod cap.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall of this application organically combines FPR hollow web panels and connecting steel plates. Utilizing the lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant properties of FRP material, as well as the interlocking and locking connection methods between components, the overall structural strength and stability of the retaining wall are improved. Furthermore, the combination of FPR hollow web panels and connecting steel plates ensures that they can be arbitrarily spliced ​​during use to meet the needs of retaining walls of different sizes. Simultaneously, the addition of clamping half-caps increases the connection strength between the FPR hollow web panels and connecting steel plates, and the clamping half-caps also provide protection for the FPR hollow web panels and connecting steel plates. The structure using FPR hollow web panels and connecting steel plates reduces the self-weight, facilitating transportation and installation. In addition, this retaining wall has excellent corrosion resistance, enabling long-term use in harsh environments and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the FPR hollow plate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the connecting steel plate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the clamping half-cover in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Front view of the device shown.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. FPR hollow plate; 11. Outer frame shell; 111. Bending side plate; 112. Connecting outer plate; 12. Reinforcing plate; 2. Connecting steel plate; 21. Middle shell; 22. Outer clamping plate; 3. Clamping half cover; 31. Top cover plate; 311. Top groove; 32. First insert plate; 321. Threaded half tube; 33. Second insert plate; 34. Locking bolt; 341. Operating lever cap. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0021] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0022] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0024] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0025] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall includes an FPR hollow web 1 and connecting steel plates 2. The FPR hollow web 1 and connecting steel plates 2 are installed sequentially at intervals, and the FPR hollow web 1 and connecting steel plates 2 are snapped together and fixedly connected. The FPR hollow web 1 includes an outer frame shell 11 and reinforcing plates 12. The reinforcing plates 12 are evenly installed in the outer frame shell 11, and the reinforcing plates 12 and the outer frame shell 11 are integrally formed. Two sets of clamping half covers 3 are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer frame shell 11, respectively. The clamping half covers 3 are clamped in the outer frame shell 11 and the connecting steel plates 2, and the clamping half covers 3 are snapped together and fixedly connected to the outer frame shell 11 and the connecting steel plates 2. The FPR hollow web panel 1 and connecting steel plate 2 are installed and locked together at intervals. This structural design makes the overall structure of the retaining wall more stable, ensuring stable splicing and use during use. In actual use, the appropriate length can be spliced ​​according to the actual retaining dimensions. The reinforcing plate 12 in the FPR hollow web panel 1 is integrally formed with the outer frame shell 11, enhancing the structural strength of the FPR hollow web panel 1. The clamping half-cover 3 further strengthens the connection stability between the FPR hollow web panel 1 and the connecting steel plate 2. After installation, the clamping half-cover 3 can be used to shield and protect the upper and lower ends of the FPR hollow web panel 1, ensuring stable shielding use. The use of FRP material gives the retaining wall lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. The FPR hollow web panel 1 uses glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite material, which has high strength and good corrosion resistance. The outer frame shell 11 and reinforcing plate 12 are integrally formed through a molding process. The connecting steel plate 2 uses Q235 carbon structural steel, which has good strength and toughness. The middle shell 21 and the outer clamping plate 22 are fixedly connected by welding. The clamping half-cover 3 is made of the same glass fiber reinforced composite material as the FPR hollow plate 1, manufactured by injection molding to ensure its structural strength and compatibility with the FPR hollow plate 1. The locking bolts 34 are made of stainless steel, model M12, which has good corrosion resistance and strength and can meet the requirements of long-term use. The outer frame shell 11 includes bent side plates 111 and connecting outer plates 112. The bent side plates 111 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the connecting outer plates 112, and the bent side plates 111 and the connecting outer plates 112 are integrally formed. The outer frame shell 11 adopts the structure of bent side plates 111 and connecting outer plates 112 being integrally formed, which increases the structural strength and stability of the outer frame shell 11, and can better withstand external pressure. In addition, the bent side plates 111 on both sides are also easier to connect with the connecting steel plate 2, ensuring the overall flatness of the outer edge.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the connecting steel plate 2 includes a middle shell portion 21 and an outer clamping plate 22. The outer clamping plate 22 is installed on both sides of the middle shell portion 21 and is fixedly connected to the middle shell portion 21. The fixed connection between the middle shell portion 21 and the outer clamping plate 22 of the connecting steel plate 2 improves the overall strength of the connecting steel plate 2, enabling it to better perform its function of connecting and supporting the FPR hollow web plate 1.

[0028] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping half-cover 3 includes a top cover plate 31, a first insert plate 32, and a second insert plate 33. Both the first insert plate 32 and the second insert plate 33 are vertically mounted on the lower end face of the top cover plate 31, and are integrally formed. The integral formation of the top cover plate 31, the first insert plate 32, and the second insert plate 33 ensures the structural integrity and strength of the clamping half-cover 3, effectively clamping the outer frame shell 11 and the connecting steel plate 2. Simultaneously, the top cover plate 31 provides protection for the upper and lower ends of the FPR hollow plate 1. A threaded half-pipe 321 is vertically mounted on the middle of the outer side surface of the first insert plate 32, and the threaded half-pipe 321 is fixedly connected to the first insert plate 32. The threaded half-tube 321 on the outer surface of the first insert plate 32 provides an installation base for the subsequent installation of the locking bolt 34. After the two sets of first insert plates 32 are assembled together, the two sets of opposing threaded half-tubes 321 can form a threaded tube, facilitating the installation of the locking bolt 34 and enabling further locking of the clamping half-cover 3. A matching locking bolt 34 is installed in the threaded half-tube 321, and the head of the locking bolt 34 is provided with an operating lever cap 341. The locking bolt 34 and the operating lever cap 341 are integrally formed. The locking bolt 34 cooperates with the threaded half-tube 321, and the operating lever cap 341 allows for easy tightening or loosening of the locking bolt 34, further enhancing the connection stability between the clamping half-cover 3 and the outer frame shell 11 and the connecting steel plate 2. The upper end face of the top cover plate 31 has a top groove 311 for accommodating the operating lever cap 341. The top groove 311 on the top cover plate 31 can accommodate the operating rod cap 341, making the surface of the retaining wall smoother and preventing the operating rod cap 341 from protruding and affecting the appearance and use of the retaining wall.

[0029] In this embodiment, during actual installation, the FPR hollow plate 1 and the connecting steel plate 2 are arranged alternately to initially engage with each other. The clamping half-cap 3 is installed at both ends of the outer frame shell 11, clamping it between the outer frame shell 11 and the connecting steel plate 2, ensuring a tight engagement. The locking bolt 34 is installed in the threaded half-pipe 321, and tightened using the operating rod cap 341 to further enhance connection stability. The operating rod cap 341 is checked to ensure it is fully retracted into the top groove 311, ensuring the retaining wall surface is flat. The connection points of the retaining wall need to be inspected periodically to check for loose locking bolts 34; if loose, they should be tightened promptly. The FPR hollow plate 1 and the connecting steel plate 2 should be checked for damage or corrosion; if any are found, they should be repaired or replaced promptly.

[0030] The above are preferred embodiments of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Any obvious improvements, substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall, comprising an FRP hollow web panel (1) and connecting steel plates (2), wherein the FRP hollow web panel (1) and connecting steel plates (2) are installed sequentially at intervals, and the FRP hollow web panel (1) and connecting steel plates (2) are engaged and fixedly connected, characterized in that: The FPR hollow board (1) includes an outer frame shell (11) and a reinforcing plate (12). The reinforcing plate (12) is evenly installed in the outer frame shell (11) and is integrally formed with the outer frame shell (11). Two sets of clamping half covers (3) are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer frame shell (11). The clamping half covers (3) are clamped in the outer frame shell (11) and the connecting steel plate (2), and the clamping half covers (3) are engaged and fixed with the outer frame shell (11) and the connecting steel plate (2).

2. The lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer frame (11) includes a bent side plate (111) and a connecting outer plate (112). The bent side plate (111) is symmetrically installed on both sides of the connecting outer plate (112), and the bent side plate (111) and the connecting outer plate (112) are integrally formed.

3. A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting steel plate (2) includes a middle shell (21) and an outer clamping plate (22). The outer clamping plate (22) is installed on both sides of the middle shell (21) and is fixedly connected to the middle shell (21).

4. A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping half cover (3) includes a top cover plate (31), a first insert plate (32) and a second insert plate (33). The first insert plate (32) and the second insert plate (33) are both vertically installed on the lower end face of the top cover plate (31), and the top cover plate (31), the first insert plate (32) and the second insert plate (33) are integrally formed.

5. A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall according to claim 4, characterized in that: A threaded half-pipe (321) is vertically installed on the middle of the outer side surface of the first insert plate (32), and the threaded half-pipe (321) is fixedly connected to the first insert plate (32).

6. A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall according to claim 5, characterized in that: A matching locking bolt (34) is installed in the threaded half-pipe (321). The head of the locking bolt (34) is provided with an operating rod cap (341). The locking bolt (34) and the operating rod cap (341) are integrally formed.

7. A lightweight, high-strength FRP retaining wall according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top cover plate (31) has a top groove (311) on its upper end surface for receiving the operating rod cap (341).