Textiles withstand force of implosion

April 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Products

[Controlled Demolition Inc.] Phoenix, Md., U.S.A. [Sabre Demolition Corp.] Warners, N.Y., U.S.A. Textiles that are tough enough for road building can also withstand the force of an imploding building—even one as massive as the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Ind. Sabre Demolition Corp. wrapped three…
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New geogrid increases life of pavement

April 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Products

Tech Glass Geogrid is used as an interlayer over distressed pavement, or within the overlay for reinforcement, increasing the overall life of the pavement. It retards the development of reflective cracks by absorbing stresses that arise from damaged pavement. A series of glass fiber strands are knit…
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Woven polypropylene geotextiles provide strong base

March 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Products

Problem: Road and railway construction requires a flexible and versatile base course reinforcement and sub-grade restraint, as well as embankment stabilization. This base material must also be strong and durable. Solution: Mirafi® HP-Series woven polypropylene geotextiles offers higher tensile m…
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Geotextile reinforces I-35W bridge reconstruction

February 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Projects

The new I-35W Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls Bridge in Minneapolis, Minn., opened to commuters in September 2008, more than a year after the catastrophic collapse of the old span. The 10-lane bridge with a 100-year lifespan set new records for design-build construction, in part because improve…
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Geotextiles improve South Carolina highway

December 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Markets, Projects

Geotextiles cut costs, protect the environment and increase safety on one of America’s deadliest highways. By Jake Kulju The warm summer sunshine, winding blacktop roads and pristine saltwater marshes of South Carolina are more often associated with car commercials than they are with car crash…
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Polypropylene geotextile prevents root damage

November 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Products

Trees decrease energy bills, sequester carbon and add beauty to urban landscapes. What’s not to like? Unfortunately, the roots of urban trees confined to small areas can spread, damaging sidewalks, pipes and infrastructure, adding to maintenance costs and liability. Biobarrier® Root Contro…
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TenCate launches new Web site

October 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

A new Web site created by TenCate™ Geosystems, Pendergrass, Ga., covers the company’s aquaculture and industrial fabric products and applications. Users can receive the company’s latest announcements and news bulletins, as well as technical product information on the company’…
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Beijing Olympics feature underwater geosynthetics

September 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Projects

Some of the most impressive aspects of the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park are underwater. An artificial lake and wild-water complex in the Chinese city of Shunyi is set in a giant rectangular stretch of land specifically built for the Olympics. Most of the park is made up of a giant man made body of wa…
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Miragrid passes NTPEP evaluation

July 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Panel (NTPEP), developed a stringent review process to test geosynthetic reinforcement materials. TenCate™ Geosynthetics, Pendergrass, Ga., submitted its Mirag…
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Cotton matrix becomes ‘Roads’ warrior

May 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

Better Roads magazine recognized HydraCX2® Cotton Fiber Reinforced Matrix, a hydraulically applied erosion-control product, as one of its Top Rollouts for 2007. The cotton hydromulch products were developed by North American Green, Evansville, Ill., from cotton-ginning byproducts. “Cotton by natu…
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