The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, or DCP, is one of the most efficient and effective tools available for evaluating the strength of soils on site. It is also used to monitor the condition of granular layers and subgrade soils in pavement sections over time. Tensar and our partners routinely use the DCP to help our customers determine the right solutions for their sites, especially when soft soils are involved. Read more...
Tensar has designed a Subgrade Improvement Pocket Card that allows you to visually estimate subgrade strength. You can also use it to quickly determine your cost to improve the subgrade by using common methods like over-excavation, geotextile and geogrid.
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Is your go to method for soil stabilization actually the fastest or most cost effective? Common methods like over-excavation and chemical stabilization are actually costing you more that you realize. In this chart, we compare the pros and cons of several techniques and how much aggregate is required. How does your current method stack up?
How to Assess Poor Soil Conditions and Develop Effective Stabilization Solutions
For a more in depth look at various soil stabilization methods, join us on our Professional Education Portal for this informative webinar. You will be eligible for for 1 PDH credit.
A geogrid is a geosynthetic material used to stabilize soil. Today, more pavement designers are choosing to implement geogrids to improve the performance of the aggregate within pavement structures to combat increasing material costs, withstand increasing traffic loads and inadequate pavement structures created with traditional pavement sections.
How do geogrids work? Geogrids have openings, called apertures, which allow aggregate to strike through and provide confinement and interlock. Geogrids can improve the long-term performance of paved and unpaved roadways by minimizing aggregate movement and maintaining modulus values.
SpectraPave software provides designers the most powerful tool available for evaluating design options and optimizing performance using Tensar Geogrids. This free program specializes in the the stabilization of unpaved roadways and construction platforms as well as optimizing pavement designs.
Learn More about Tensar's SpectraPave Design Software.
Tensar has invested extensively in research and testing of our TriAx Geogrid, proving its design and performance parameters time and again. If your TriAx spec is challenged by another geosynthetic product, make sure you have an accurate comparison of performance. Our "Specifier Checklist" will allow you to thoroughly review the design parameters and help you protect your TriAx spec.
Aggregate reduction and project was
finished ahead of schedule.
Aggregate reduced by 17 inches and avoids additional WDNR permitting.
TriAx stabilizes haul road near marsh that supports heavy construction equipment.
TriAx Geogrid saves construction time compared to a time consuming cement stabilization solution
TriAx stabilizes weak soils for a
wind farm project.
TriAx Solutions saved an estimated $250,000 on this lake restoration project.
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