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The Effects of Polypropylene Fibers and Geogrid Reinforcement on Expansive Subgrade Strength
In this study, we investigate the potential of using polypropylene fibers and geogrid reinforcement to improve the strength of expansive subgrades. We conducted a systematic experiment to examine the effects of different proportions of these components on subgrade strength. Introduction to the Experiment. We designed our experiment to examine the effects of using polypropylene fibers and geogrid ...
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Future of reinforced soil structure engineering identified
A call for industry and universities to drive forward key opportunities for research into polymer geogrid applications has been made following a successful symposium to mark 25 years of technological advancement in the field.More than 150 people attended the Jubilee Symposium on Polymer Geogrid Reinforcement in London which identified important new directions for further development in geogrid ...
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Tensar international announces price increase for stabilization geogrid products
Tensar International Corporation has increased prices for its subgrade improvement and road base reinforcement geogrid products globally. The increase, effective February 15, has been implemented to partially offset significantly higher polymer raw material costs. "Polymer cost increases have continued throughout 2010", explained Robert Vevoda, Tensar International President and Managing ...
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New Terramesh Wall in Cyprus is under construction
We are proud to inform you about the new “Stelios Ioannou Library” project Paramesh System, currently under construction in Nicosia, Cyprus. The design was developed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel. The project covers an area of 15.700 m2 and started in October 2011. Maccaferri Hellas was contacted for the design, supply and construction assistance of the artificial hill ...
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Tensar international responds to sustained polymer cost escalation
Tensar International Corporation, the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization, has increased prices for its subgrade improvement and road base reinforcement geogrid products globally. The 10 percent increase, effective May 2, has been implemented to partially offset significantly higher polymer raw material costs “Global polymer costs have continued to rise steeply and ...
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Singhal Industries Private Limited Introduces Revolutionary Retaining Wall Geogrid for Stability and Durability
08/07/203, Kerala Singhal Industries, a geotechnical solutions pioneer, unveils the Retaining Wall Geogrid. This advanced geogrid reinforces and stabilizes retaining structures. In construction projects, retaining walls minimize soil erosion and landslides and improve safety. In difficult terrain or ground movement zones, sustaining these structures might be difficult. Singhal Industries created ...
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Resisting subsidence pitfalls with Tensartech retaining wall solutions
Extensive underground mining in south Poland posed a significant challenge to construction of the A1 motorway which forms part of the connection between the Czech border, Piekary Slaskie and on to northern Poland. To accommodate potential differential settlement on the approach embankments to bridge structures, the engineering consultant consortium addressed the challenge by designing ...
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Rapid response to bridge flood misery
Following November 21’s flood destruction of the town’s bridges over the River Derwent in Workington, Cumbria, Army Royal Engineers have used Tensar International’s TriAx™ geogrid to help construct new bridge abutments for a 40 ton temporary footbridge. Connecting the north and south of the town, the actual bridge will take a week to assemble, and is expected to be in place for Monday 6th’s ...
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The most trusted manufacturer industries had launched 4 new Geosynthetic material
Geocell Singhal industries are well known for providing the best quality Geosynthetic materials. The industry is a highly experienced quality testing team who follows strict quality control measures by several international standards to maintain the quality of products. They are used in civil engineering and construction to provide support, protection, and stability. Singhal industries is a ...
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Tensar Geogrid technology offers sustainable solutions for Rail Trackbed and structure stability
Tensar International has led the world in the design and manufacture of trackbed stabilisation, ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement solutions since the 1970s. Continuous development and innovation of geogrids and geotextiles, including many patented designs, have led to their use in railways across Europe and the world, as well as road, bridge, embankment, runway and many other ...
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Tension Creep Testing in Geomembranes
Creep, the tendency of materials to deform over time due to applied stresses, has been a focus of the geosynthetics industry since testing first began more than 25 years ago. Creep testing methods have evolved, but the accurate assessment of tension creep (along with transmissivity) remains essential to the product evaluations of organizations considering geomembrane/geocomposite drainage ...
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ASTM D6916 - 06c(2011) standard test method for determining the shear strength between segmental concrete units (Modular Concrete Blocks)
The shear strength between segmental concrete units (with and without geosynthetic reinforcement) and is used in design of reinforced soil retaining walls. This test is used to determine the shear strength for the design of the facing stability of segmental retaining walls. Performing a series of these shear tests at varying normal ...
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Natural appearance and sustainable construction of steep slopes with Tensartech systems
Vegetated embankments and steep slopes are favoured methods of construction for infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges and railways. Tensar International’s Tensartech NaturalGreen and GreenSlope Systems, for reinforced earth retaining slopes up to 45º and 70º respectively, offer rapid and low cost construction, proven performance, and high sustainability with excellent vegetated ...
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The Greening of Bali’s Largest Landfill
The Indonesian island of Bali is one of the world’s most well-known tourist destinations. It provides critical economic vitality to the province, with tourism accounting for more than 70% of its economy. Much of the island’s success is rooted in the natural beauty of its coastlines and forested mountain slopes. However, just 9km from the Ngurah Rai International Airport is the largest ...
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Geogrid rail embankment solution model
By developing a cost-effective, rapid and highly sustainable solution for the Brigg Line embankment in Lincolnshire, Arup and Network Rail, with Tensar International and support services and construction company Carillion, have demonstrated a reinforced soil retaining wall approach using geogrids cast into in-situ reinforced concrete wall facing units that can be used to solve similar challenging ...
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Wall and slope failures cause for concern after flooding in the Atlanta metro area
Homeowners and commercial developers will undoubtedly face many challenges in their recovery efforts following last week’s devastating flood in Metro Atlanta. A major concern for Atlanta area residents and businesses has centered on the failure of retaining walls and slopes, or, if a failure has not yet occurred, the integrity of their walls and slopes in the wake of the flood. According to Jon ...
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Tensar Solutions Assist Environmentally Sensitive Link Road Scheme
As part of the £8 million Blackbrook Diversion scheme for the A58 near St Helens, planners routed the new 1.3 km single carriageway through an environmentally sensitive area with very poor and diverse ground conditions. To help stabilise the ground and minimise differential settlement, Birse Civils used Tensar geogrids as low impact solutions to reinforce the road sub-base in the approaches ...
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Tensar Helps Open Up Wigan
An increasing number of visitors to Wigan has led the borough’s council to invest in a new £6.5m dual carriageway, opening in May 2007. The Westwood Link Internal Access Road is being built to ease traffic congestion entering and leaving Wigan. “Threading the construction of a widened route through a historic city centre is always difficult,” says Brian Farrington, Technical Business ...
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