Clip-on connector to geogrid for segmental block reinforced soil retaining wall mechanical connection system

Abstract

A clip-on connector adapted to be connected to a geogrid, comprising a base portion wherefrom at least one finger portion extends toward an opposite edge of the base portion, such finger portion defining, with the edge of the base portion, a clip, said clip having two arms respectively defined by said finger portion and by said base portion, the spacing between said two arms being smaller than the thickness of a portion of a geogrid whereon the connector has to be coupled, but such that said geogrid portion can be inserted between said two arms.

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       8 . A clip-on connector adapted to be connected to a geogrid, comprising a base portion wherefrom at least one finger portion extends toward an opposite edge of the base portion, such finger portion defining, with the edge of the base portion, a clip said clip having two arms respectively defined by said finger portion and by said base portion, the spacing between said two arms being smaller than the thickness of a portion of a geogrid whereon the connector has to be coupled, but such that said geogrid portion can be inserted between said two arms. 
   
   
       9 . The clip-on connector of  claim 8 , wherein said spacing between the two arms is variable due to the flexibility of said finger portion. 
   
   
       10 . The clip-on connector of  claim 8 , comprising two finger portions that extend from the base portion, substantially parallel one with respect to the other. 
   
   
       11 . The clip-on connector of  claim 8 , wherein said base portion is provided with at least one hole for the passage of connecting Wires. 
   
   
       12 . The clip-on connector of  claim 8 , wherein said connector can be made by injection, compression or rotation moulding or by casting or from single or composite materials. 
   
   
       13 . A block to be used with a clip-on connector according to  claim 8 , comprising at least on one of bed faces at least one recess adapted to partly or totally accommodate said connector. 
   
   
       14 . A combination of a geogrid and at least one connector, wherein said connector is a connector according to  claim 8 .