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by Tensar International, on Dec 30, 2019 10:40:04 AM
The 1970's marked a revolution in the construction of retaining structures and roads, with Tensar’s invention of polymeric geogrids. A geogrid’s main function is to mechanically stabilize granular materials, reinforcing …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Nov 21, 2019 9:52:03 AM
Tensar recently launched its new light-weight block system, Palisade50, at a special event hosted by Basalite Concrete Products in Colorado Springs. What makes Palisade50 so unique?Each block weighs no more …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Nov 13, 2019 4:08:08 PM
Living shorelines are a relatively new method to combating coastal erosion. This method uses natural materials that grow over time, ultimately slowing down erosion while enhancing wildlife habitats. Tensar has …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Oct 24, 2019 9:19:00 PM
Expansion: it’s a win for communities when roads reach out and connect people to business, resources and formerly rural areas. But another form of expansion – soil that expands when …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Jul 23, 2019 3:11:09 PM
When facing an emergency landslide repair, SierraScape wire-formed retaining walls from Tensar International offers cost-effective and time saving solutions that include fast design-build for tight budgets. Traditionally, slip repair techniques are both time consuming and …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Jul 12, 2019 9:45:00 AM
Many times there is great risk associated with constructing over a closed landfill. The unknown composition and degradation of the underlying fill can often be a challenge to assess. Differential …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Jul 11, 2019 12:16:48 PM
Tensar’s Olympia Retaining Wall System is based around a single block that can be set horizontally and vertically in order to create endless pattern options. This allows designers to create …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Jun 21, 2019 11:56:00 AM
Adopting proven, innovative technology is an easy way to raise the standards of our infrastructure while being more efficient with our budgets and time. Tensar recently wrote about the importance …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Jun 14, 2019 12:31:07 PM
The use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) has become routine in road construction. The asphalt pavement milled off during repaving operations is a valuable material which reduces the raw material …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Jun 13, 2019 3:17:10 PM
In many parts of the South and Midwest, road construction projects use chemical stabilization to deal with weak, wet soils and create an acceptable subgrade. Chemical stabilization is often cost-effective …
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