MAIN MENU       About Us Inspection Request Contact Information Glossary Careers at Avalon  FOUNDATIONS  Deep Foundations Helical Piles and Helical Tiebacks For Enginners: Typical Helical Specifications Drilled Piers Liquefaction Solved   FOUNDATION REPAIR   Underpinning Horizontal Cracks Foundation Replacement Resistive Piers Underpinning Done Right   COMMERCIAL PROJECTS   Mega Foundations with Helical Piles Solar Panel Arrays with Ground Screws Pipeline Anchors Bridge Abutments Post-tensioned Concrete More Commercial Projects   RETAINING WALLS   Retaining Wall Basics Retaining Wall Fortification Solving Limited Access Using EPS Blocks Using W-beams  EXCAVATION  & GRADING Excavation & Drilling Grading   SPECIAL HILLSIDE   ISSUES Road Washout Repair Road Fortification Hillside Stabilization Challenging Hillside Additions & Patios Landslide Repair Impact Walls   OTHER PROJECTS   Avalon Supports the Famous Rockettes		LANDSLIDE REPAIR CASE STUDY #37 (1 of 2) The following two pictures concern the emergency installation of a shotcrete plate held by helical tiebacks. The first photo shows helix tiebacks being installed within days after a landslide endangered this home. Soils Engineer: Milstone Geotechnical CASE STUDY #37 (2 of 2) After installation of the tiebacks, drainage blankets, and rebar, Avalon applies the shotcrete. Avalon Structural, Inc. 181 Ridgeview Drive Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 479-4389 (office) info@avalonstructural.com Copyright © 2015 Avalon Structural, Inc. All Rights Reserved CA License 677116 Classifications:  B, C-8 Avalon is a general building contracting firm and does not employ engineers.