Fuller Piles® retaining walls

Engineered pile-supported retaining wall solutions

Durable, efficient retaining walls designed for cantilevered or tied applications; ideal for commercial, residential, and industrial sites.

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Fuller Pile® Retaining Walls:
Smart, Strong, and Cost-Efficient Support

Retaining walls are essential for stabilizing soil during construction or for creating permanent, aesthetically pleasing structures. Fuller Pile® Retaining Walls provide efficient and economical solutions for a wide range of projects. These walls are classified as soldier pile with lagging systems, carefully designed by Fuller Pile® delegated engineers for the required design life or as specified by the owner.

Fuller Pile® Retaining Walls can be designed as cantilevered or tied walls, providing flexibility in wall height, soil conditions, and site constraints. Soldier pile sizes are optimized to minimize costs while maximizing spacing, ensuring structural integrity and efficiency.

Key features

Cantilevered
and tied options

Designed to suit varying wall heights, soil conditions, and project requirements.

Optimized
soldier piles

FP450 and FP550 piles are commonly used; larger sections are available for specialized applications.

Custom
tiebacks

Smaller, ungrouted Fuller Pile® sections with custom bearing plates ensure simple, secure installation.

Delegated design expertise

All walls are engineered by Fuller Pile® delegated design teams for
predictable performance.

Preliminary design support

Tables and guidance assist contractors and engineers in selecting appropriate pile spacing and tie forces.

Benefits

Efficient and cost-effective solutions

Fuller Pile® Retaining Walls optimize material use and labor while maintaining structural integrity. Cantilevered and tied designs allow for reduced pile sizes and spacing adjustments that save costs without compromising performance. Careful retaining wall installation ensures walls remain durable and efficient under both temporary and permanent loading conditions. This approach maximizes project efficiency.

Flexibility in design

Whether a construction project requires a cantilevered or tied wall, Fuller Pile® systems provide adaptable solutions to meet site and structural demands. Tiebacks and mid-height walers can be employed to enhance performance, allowing designers to respond to site-specific constraints while ensuring pile-supported retaining wall reliability. This flexibility improves both safety and efficiency on-site.

Delegated engineering expertise

All retaining walls are designed by Fuller Pile®’s team of structural and geotechnical engineers. Shop drawings, calculations, and full structural modeling ensure that axial, lateral, and moment demands are fully addressed. Professional delegated design reduces risk, streamlines approvals, and guarantees performance. Correct retaining wall installation ensures these designs are realized in the field.

Predictable performance and reliability

Retaining Walls behave predictably under lateral soil pressures and varying site conditions. Soldier piles with lagging deliver consistent stiffness and performance, mitigating differential settlement. Proper retaining wall installation ensures walls maintain structural integrity over the life of the project. This reliability provides engineers and contractors with confidence in long-term performance.

Preliminary design aids

Tables are available to guide cantilevered and tied wall designs, showing typical maximum pile spacing, preliminary tie forces, and other key parameters. While preliminary tables assist planning, final design is always tailored to actual soil conditions and structural requirements. This ensures pile-supported retaining wall installation meets exact project specifications. These guidelines aid planning.

Our Trusted Clients

Our projects

Pattillo Construction

Location: New Jersey.

Contractor: Pattillo Construction (NJDOT Project).
Pile Type: 3 1/2” Fuller Pile®

Aspire

Location: Bushy Park, South Carolina.

Contractor: Evans General Contracting.

Pile Type: 2 7/8” Fuller Pile® with top caps and 5 1/2” Fuller Pile® Rigid Inclusions.

Roper Sawmill

Location: Summerville, South Carolina.

Contractor: Trident Construction.

Pile Type: 4 1/2” Fuller Pile®.

Jedburg Elementary School

Location: Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Contractor: H.G. Reynolds.

Pile Type: 2 7/8” Fuller Pile® Rigid Inclusions.

Drayage Rd

Location: Charleston, South Carolina.

Contractor: Banks Construction.

Pile Type: 2 7/8” Fuller Pile® Rigid Inclusions.

1620 Riverfront Pkwy

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Contractor: Evans General Contractor.

Pile Type: 2 7/8” Fuller Pile® Rigid Inclusion.

Why Choose Claycor?

At Claycor, we don’t just supply retaining wall products; we provide engineered geotechnical solutions that give projects confidence from the ground up. Our experienced delegated design teams, combined with efficient installation methods, ensure every pile-supported retaining wall is safe, cost-effective, and reliable. Partnering with Claycor means access to expert engineering, innovative solutions, and a commitment to delivering projects on time and on budget.

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FAQS

How are Fuller Pile® Retaining Walls installed?

Installation follows a soldier pile with the lagging method. Piles are placed and tied as required, with lagging installed between piles and tiebacks applied where needed. Correct pile-supported retaining wall installation ensures stability and load transfer.

Can the walls be designed for different soil conditions?

Yes. Fuller Pile® engineers perform delegated design considering actual site conditions, soil types, and lateral loads to ensure reliable performance.

What types of projects benefit from these walls?

Fuller Pile® Retaining Walls are suitable for commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects requiring temporary or permanent soil retention.