Milord contracted with Kujo, Inc. to perform the concrete work. Kujo has utilized various Symons forming systems for building median structures and sign pedestals for D.O.T. work, but they had never constructed a wall of this size under these conditions. After contacting Symons, they chose to use the Steel-Ply forming system combined with the Backbone™ one-sided forming frame for this project.

Once the embankment was reduced and soil nails embedded 20' into the newly exposed face, Kujo poured a footing for the retaining wall, a pad for the back jack of the Backbone frames, and placed rebar for the new retaining wall.

Symons Senior Account Manager, Herb Schneider, contributed several ideas to help Kujo get the project moving along smoothly. One suggestion was that Kujo pour the footing for the wall without positioning and casting in the Tie Rods. Instead, Coil Rod could be epoxied into the exact locations necessary, avoiding placement irregularities common with castin Tie Rods. It was also suggested that they utilize 9' Steel-Ply panels in a horizontal gang to easily accommodate the Backbone frames at 3' centers.

After the 20' gang forms were placed and the frames attached and plumbed, Kujo drilled holes for 1¼" Coil Rod to be epoxied into the footing. 8" Coil Ties were utilized for the couplers and a Taper Tie for the Tie Rods that would be secured to the 8" walers. It went together perfectly, and they were ready to pour.