Sleeper wall

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A sleeper wall may refer to the following types of walls:

sleeper wall
a short wall used to support floor joists, [1] beam and block or hollowcore slabs at ground floor. It is constructed in this fashion when a suspended floor (also called suspended slab) is required due to bearing conditions or ground water presence. Essentially, it is a wall in the way that it is constructed, but a sleeper in the way that it functions. Stretcher bond or header-stretcher bond can be used in these walls.
railway sleeper wall
a retaining wall made from railway sleepers. [2] It is used to prevent erosion. It can be made from bricks or concrete blocks. The wall is often used in landscaping.

References

  1. ↑ "What is Sleeper Wall Construction?". 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  2. ↑ "How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall | AVS Fencing". www.avsfencing.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-15.


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