The Soil Nail Launcher
The US Forest Service first tested the Soil Nail Launcher in 1992. Many benefits were identified including the ability to repair shallow seated landslides quick and economically. The Launcher was then dubbed "The Green Machine" because of its environmental benefits. The Soil Nail Launcher is one of many tools LSI uses to repair landslides.
USFS Launched Nails Design Manual (PDF: 14MB)
See the Launcher in Action!
Host a Workshop at Your Office
LSI provides tech transfer programs for government and private sector groups at no cost. Please write james@landslidesolutions.com to arrange. These presentations take about an hour and can be shorter or longer, depending on need. Here is a summary of topics that can be included in a workshop:
Workshop Summary
The presentation is a summary of 40 years of geotechnical research in retaining walls, bridge abutments, open bottom box culverts, reinforced soils, landslides and rockfall. This research was performed by Colorado DOT, the US Forest Service, the Federal Highway Administration and several agencies and universities. Several new tools, methods and techniques will be presented that are not as yet in standard practice. Earthquake Wings (a new and better way to build abutments in seismic regions) will be presented. Scour prevention methods will be introduced. The presentation concludes with recent constructions with the Soil Nail Launcher, including Launched Nails, Launched Micropiles and Launched Scour Micropiles.
More about Landslide Solutions, Inc.
LSI's experience continues with:
- Bluff Stabilization
- Permanent Stabilization Systems
- Temporary Stabilization Systems
- Micropiles & Ground Anchors
- Bridge Abutments & Retaining Walls
- Rockfall Protection
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For more information about LSI order a no cost technical DVD. This DVD includes several programs including the US Forest Service Soil Nail Launcher Launcher Video, Colorado DOT Rockfall Research and CDOT / FHWA / UCD Geosynthetically Confined Soil™ Research.
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