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Geogrid geocomposite saves 50% in installation time
February 8th, 2022
Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG released a new geogrid geocomposite aimed at increasing the efficiency of construction projects. EnkaGrid MAX C geogrid geocomposite. Photograph courtesy of Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG Germany-based Freudenberg Performance Materials launched EnkaGrid MAX C, a new geogrid geocomposite consisting of a reinforcing geogrid bonded […]
Landfill geosynthetics for abandoned Italian dump
February 7th, 2022
Landfill geosynthetics transform the abandoned dump near Cava De’Tirreni, Italy, into a green oasis in the heart of the Metelliana Valley. Installing landfill geosynthetics at the dump near Cava De’Tirreni, Italy. Photograph courtesy of Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. In 2018, a significant environmental recovery and securing plan began for the former municipal landfill for Cava de’ Tirreni, Italy, […]
Railway ballast geogrids focus of AREMA’s Tensar tour
February 4th, 2022
With railway ballast geogrids on their minds, AREMA Committee 1 members will tour Tensar International Corp.’s plant Feb. 8. Tensar railway ballast geogrids in place during construction of a rail line. Photograph courtesy of Tensar International Corp. American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Committee 1 members will tour the Tensar International Corp. plant in Morrow, Ga., on Feb. 8 starting […]
Geocomposite solution for container park in Mauritius
February 3rd, 2022
TenCate Geosynthetics EMEA stabilized the platform for the Mauritius Container Terminal (MCT) with the geocomposite solution, TenCate Rock PEC 55-55. The TenCate Rock geocomposite solution optimizes the subbase at the Mauritius Container Terminal (MCT), allowing a reduction in the 1.3 foot (400 mm) thick subbase layer to 0.8 feet (250 mm). Photograph courtesy of TenCate […]
Geosynthetic grain pile cover system secures grain storage
February 2nd, 2022
Raven Engineered Films' advanced geosynthetic grain pile cover strapping system secures covers, providing long-lasting protection against wind and weather. Custom-fabricated to fit piles of any shape and size, Raven Engineered Films’ DuraCinch Strapping System is designed to secure grain covers in extreme elements, providing greater and longer-lasting protection for major grain pile storage. Photograph courtesy […]