Block for a retaining wall structure

E - Fixed Constructions – 04 – C

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E04C 1/00 (2006.01) E02D 29/02 (2006.01) E04C 1/39 (2006.01) E04B 2/02 (2006.01)

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CA 2075580

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A block for a stable gravity retaining wall derived from like blocks, and a method for installing same wherein such blocks are disposed end to end in horizontal courses stacked one upon the other, and wherein the blocks of each course are interlocked end to end as well as interlocked with the blocks of the next adjacent overlying and underlying courses. Each block having a body portion with upper and lower bearing surfaces, front and rear facings, and opposed ends with the body portion including a first recess opening to one of the bearing surfaces and a first projection or anchor upstanding from the other of the bearing surfaces, and also including a second recess opening to one of the opposed ends and presenting a second projection outstanding from the other of the opposed ends. The first recess and projection having a configuration and extent for mating registration of the projection within the first recess of a like block disposed in a next adjacent course, and the second recess and second projection likewise having a configuration and extent for mating registration when disposed end to end in a given horizontal course. Further, the configuration of the recesses and projections all have a centre of curvature such that each interlocked block has a range of swinging movement relative to every other interlocked block.

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