by George Charalambous, on Jan 12, 2021 5:05:32 PM
Budget shortfalls and rising material costs are adding even more pressure to civil construction projects across Florida. Roadway designers and others in pavement construction are now forced to seek out …
Read Storyby Bryan Gee, on Dec 1, 2020 10:00:00 AM
The terms "stabilization" and "reinforcement" are often used interchangeably when discussing geogrids used for civil engineering applications. However, there are key differences in their definitions that have far-reaching implications. In …
Read Storyby Jeffrey Rasche, on Nov 13, 2020 1:45:51 PM
It can be very confusing when deciding among different fiberglass paving mats in the marketplace. Although they may appear to have similar physical properties when comparing technical data sheets, it's …
Read Storyby Joe Heintz, on Nov 3, 2020 12:00:00 PM
For years, engineers around the world have depended on Tensar's SpectraPave design software. This free program has become the most powerful tool for evaluating roadway design options and optimizing pavement …
Read Storyby Scott Phillips, P.E., on Oct 30, 2020 2:35:52 PM
With the Gulf Coast taking a beating this hurricane season and the fall rainy season upon us, owners of petrochem sites want assurances that contractors will start and stay on their …
Read Storyby Steve Williams, on Oct 29, 2020 10:37:11 AM
Hardened shorelines, such as bulkheads, are methods commonly used to protect against coastal erosion. However, it's been found that they may actually encourage erosion instead. These structures deflect the wave …
Read Storyby Bryan Gee, on Oct 26, 2020 12:07:48 PM
The mechanisms governing roadway performance are complex. Because roads are designed for long service lives under varying conditions, differences in performance which may seem small at first can be magnified …
Read Storyby David Lipomi, on Oct 23, 2020 4:20:41 PM
Extreme cold weather has the potential to wreak havoc on any construction project, but this is especially true for roads. In a perfect world, excavation, soil stabilization and pavement placement …
Read Storyby Tensar International, on Oct 14, 2020 11:35:55 AM
Education is a top priority at Tensar because we believe that is the key to building better infrastructure. We have developed several educational programs over the years with The Road …
Read Storyby Steve Williams, on Sep 1, 2020 1:15:00 PM
With the expansion of the Panama Canal, America’s ports are seeing unprecedented growth. Increased maritime traffic puts a strain on our shipping channels and maintenance activities, such as dredging and …
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