by Rodrigo Valencia, on Aug 16, 2022 11:00:00 AM
An increased demand for more sustainable energy sources has resulted in more development of renewable energy sites like wind farms. However, wind farms are traditionally found in remote locations where …
Read Storyby Andres Peralta, P.E., on Jul 7, 2022 10:14:27 AM
Soils with low shear strength, high compressibility, and shrink/swell behavior are common problems for roadway construction and for the long-term design performance of these structures. When choosing a soil stabilization …
Read Storyby Joe Heintz, P.E., on Jun 8, 2022 10:53:54 AM
Industry associations are reporting that supply chain issues and increased demand are creating shortages with cementitious materials like cement, lime and fly ash that are typically used to stabilize soft …
Read Storyby Alec Anderson, P.E., on May 25, 2022 5:06:39 PM
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than half of the streams, rivers and lakes we use for recreation and drinking water are affected by nonpoint sources of …
Read Storyby Joe Heintz, P.E., on May 23, 2022 8:50:38 AM
Chemical soil stabilization methods like cement, lime, and fly ash are popular choices for strengthening poor subgrades. But, do their popularity rest on misunderstandings? The low initial cost of chemicals …
Read Storyby Alec Anderson, P.E., on Mar 10, 2022 11:46:54 AM
When soft soils are encountered on a job site, many contractors automatically turn to the same solutions they've always used. However, their "go to" method may not be the cheapest …
Read Storyby Katie Phillips, on Jan 10, 2022 10:55:20 AM
Helping engineers, contractors and owners design and build with confidence is at the core of all Tensar solutions. For years, civil construction professionals trusted our design software, SpectraPave™, to evaluate …
Read Storyby Katie Phillips, on Oct 14, 2021 11:00:00 AM
Time is our most valuable commodity - once it's lost, it can never be replenished. Contractors, engineers and others working in civil construction know this all too well. Delays brought …
Read Storyby Katie Phillips, on Sep 17, 2021 9:48:24 AM
What do you get when a geosynthetic leader builds on 50 years of research, invests in 10,000+ hours in R&D, and mobilizes 12 global product teams? The most advanced geogrid …
Read Storyby Bryan Gee, P.E., on Jun 22, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The road construction industry has a long history of innovation. From the Romans paving the way for our modern road infrastructure to technological breakthroughs like the building information modeling (BIM) …
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