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Over time, repeated traffic will cause deformation (or rutting) of pavement, base and subgrade layers. When the subgrade and base are unstabilized, this rutting often occurs much faster, causing serious …

The recent bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy brings renewed focus to our own aging infrastructure here in the United States – where over 9% of the nation’s bridges are structurally-deficient …

Contractors are under increasing pressure to deliver higher performing roadway structures for less money. The practice of installing a “standard” pavement section simply isn’t enough to remain competitive when bidding …

Beauregard “Beau” Benjamin is Tensar's The King of the Road According to the American Society of Civil Engineers 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, America's roadways have received a D grade. With …

One way to accelerate improvement in America’s transportation infrastructure is to apply proven innovations that are available right now to improve the quality, cost and longevity of roads. Unfortunately, too …

How the use of geogrid materials prolongs the lifetime of recycled materials and reduces the carbon footprint of highway construction For thousands of years, engineers have endeavored to devise better …

America’s highway system is aging, with many roadways and bridges structurally deficient or nearing the end of their design life. This is a solvable problem. Engineers have been solving transportation …

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure depicts the condition and performance of American infrastructure. In 2013 and again in 2017, America’s roads …

In mid-July, Tensar Key Accounts Manager Rich Shelton and his wife Michele along with Patrick Schwan, P.E. – Partner & Chairman of Richland Engineering Limited - and his family enjoyed …