Abstract: A structure for connecting a fixed support to a facing panel, in which rotatable L-shaped brackets are mounted on the support and panel and a rod extends between pins mounted in the bracket legs, so that the effective length of the rod may be varied and the brackets rotated to correct for misalignment between the support and the panel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a soil reinforcement system utilizing an adjustable connection between facing panels and soil nails. According to the invention, the face of the excavation is cut and the soil nails are inserted into the ground in a conventional manner. One end of the soil nail will protrude from the excavation face. The facing panels are set in place, spaced from the face of the excavation. Adjustable coupling means are provided for adjustably connecting the soil nail to the facing panel, permitting adjustability in three different degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connection system for connecting a facing panel to a soldier pile so as to support the cut face of an excavation and provide greater tolerance for misalignment of the soldier piles with respect to the facing panels. The connection system also provides improved strength, and greater ease of construction. The system includes a first bracket coupled to the facing panel, the bracket having at least one stem portion with a horizontally elongated slot. A similar second bracket with vertically elogated slots in the base portion and a horizontally elongated slot in the stem portion is fixed to the soldier pile by a threaded fastener. A connecting plate connects the stems of the brackets together. Adjustment in the vertical, y-direction is provided by the location of the fastener on the soldier pile and the vertical slots in the first bracket.