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  | dddsolutions   Newbie
 
   
 
 Joined: 19.Jan.2012
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 |  Topic: Lock-Block 2D/ 3D Posted: 19.Jan.2012 at 01:11
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   Hey there,
   I'm wondering if some has some 3d blocks of Lock-blocks or knows where I can locate some. I have Jersey blocks but need to use a Lock-block system. Thanks | 
 
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  | John Connor   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 19.Jan.2012 at 12:00 | 
 
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   Lock-blocks like those used to build a retaining wall?
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     "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." 
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  | dddsolutions   Newbie
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 19.Jan.2012 at 14:23 | 
 
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   Hi there, yes but use in industrial or commercial retaining wall.  The lock block weights about 4400 lbs for basic lego block. I used to have 3D blocks for jersey barricades and 4 different lock-block sizes but my hard drive crapped out on me
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  | John Connor   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 19.Jan.2012 at 18:16 | 
 
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   You must have a manufacturer's name don't you?
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     "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." 
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  | jackyyy   Newbie
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 22.Jan.2012 at 08:02 | 
 
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   manufacturer's name is not as much important i think so
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  | John Connor   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 22.Jan.2012 at 12:55 | 
 
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   How important would the name be if the manufacturer made 2D and/or 3D blocks of their product available for free download from their website?
 Creating your own is an option too.
 
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     "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." 
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  | John Connor   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 23.Jan.2012 at 12:17 | 
 
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I'm willing to bet you haven't gotten very far with this have you?
 UltraBlock Inc. makes something they call the Lock-Block Retaining Wall System.  I've provided a link to the site below.  When you get to their home page click on the tab labeled "Design/Engineering".  In the drop down menu select "Design manual/Software".  At the next page look to the right.  Click on the button labeled "Download Design Software".  This will download a 11MB file called Ultrawall.msi which should be enough to get you started.
 
 http://www.ultrablock.com/
 
 But the very best part is if you click on "Downloads" under the same tab.  There you will get the opportunity to download CAD drawings and/or PDF files.
 
 Is that freakin' amazing or what?
 
 And you know how I found UltraBlock?  I did a search on manufacturer names for retaining walls.  Funny how that worked out isn't it?  I followed my own advice (the same advice I gave you as a matter of fact).
 
 Have fun!
 
 
 
 Edited by John Connor - 23.Jan.2012 at 12:21
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     "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." 
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  | heinsite   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 23.Jan.2012 at 21:11 | 
 
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   John,  next time just use this:  http://lmgtfy.com/   Dave | 
 
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     Dave Hein, P.E.Hawaii District Engineer
 Kona International Airport
 AutoCAD Certified Professional
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  | John Connor   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 23.Jan.2012 at 23:50 | 
 
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   Is it that some people just don't know how to search for something on the Internet, are they lazy, or do they genuinely not have a clue?
 In this case the OP was the one that used the words "Lock Block".  That seems pretty specific to me.  He couldn't just do a search on that?
 
 Peeps!  Show some initiative.  Thanks, and have a sparkling day.
 
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  | John Connor   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Posted: 26.Jan.2012 at 18:27 | 
 
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   I guess ddd...didn't need the information after all.
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