Introduction

Soil nailing is a construction technique used for earth reinforcement. Nails can be used as a remedial measure for natural slopes or to allow for over-steepening of new or existing slopes. Soil nails are typically installed in a top-down procedure much like anchors and are often grouted into place. Unlike anchors, however, soil nails are usually not pre-stressed.

This example illustrates the use of soil nail reinforcement in SLOPE/W to stabilize a steep excavation.