🧱 FHWA-NHI-10-024 MSE Walls (Geogrid Reinforcement Length L = 0.7H), Precast Panels

Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Calculator

Size highway Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls with precast concrete panels and polyester/polypropylene geogrids under FHWA-NHI-10-024 & AASHTO: calculate minimum geogrid embedment length (L = 0.70H to 0.85H), geogrid tensile strength requirement (T_al kips/ft), internal and external stability safety factors, and earth retention profits.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

MSE Wall Exposed Face Area (Square Feet e.g. 18,000 Sq Ft Wall)

Maximum Wall Height (Feet e.g. 24.0 ft High Wall)

Customer Bid Price for Supplied & Erected MSE Wall ($ / Sq Ft)

Precast Panels, HDPE Geogrid, Select Granular Backfill & Crew ($ / Sq Ft)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

FHWA MSE RETAINING WALL SIZING

Turnkey MSE Wall Contract Profit

Earth Retention Contractor Margin

0.0%

Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Material Cost