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Geotextiles provide an upgraded recreational field
March 5th, 2026
The Town of Needham recently completed a major renovation of Claxton Field, a multiuse recreation facility. The purpose of the project was to improve the functionality and overall experience of the community space by reconfiguring several athletic fields, installing new site amenities, upgrading lighting and turf, and adding ADA-accessible walking paths and landscaping. Previously a […]
Rehabilitating a Maryland landfill with geosynthetics
February 23rd, 2026
In Rockville, Md., the Gude Road Landfill operated from 1964 until 1982, disposing of municipal solid waste. The dumpsite predated modern landfill design regulations, lacking an engineered liner cover system. This led to significant environmental concerns requiring remedial action to meet current regulatory standards. The Gude Road Landfill in Rockville, Md. Photo courtesy of Hallaton […]
Pavement design life vs. water: Geosynthetic solutions
February 5th, 2026
Water is generally recognized as the cause of most geotechnical failures or poor performance. This is because water affects both sides of the stability equation. It increases the loading and reduces effective strength. Highway 148, outside of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Photo courtesy of Solmax. In addition, flowing water adds seepage forces as well […]
Coastal protection with geosynthetics
April 15th, 2022
Naue GmbH & Co. geotextile containers and geotextiles offer coastal protection with geosynthetics along the shoreline of Thorpe, England. Installing Secutex Soft Rock containers along the coastline at Thorpeness, England. Photograph courtesy of Naue GmbH & Co. KG Through a partnership involving the Suffolk Coastal District, the U.K.’s Environment Agency and local residents, work to […]
Geosynthetics for stormwater tank encapsulation
March 31st, 2022
By Amy Woods, Technical Product Manager, Layfield Group Ltd., and Prabeen Joshi, Engineering Business Manager, Layfield Group Ltd. Layfield Group Ltd. discusses geosynthetics for stormwater tank encapsulation, including the pros and cons of flat bottom and arched tank types. In a typical urban setting, runoff from impervious surfaces—such as pavement and rooftops—should be managed effectively […]
BontexGeo acquires Geotexan
March 24th, 2022
Belgium-based BontexGeo acquires Geotexan, which has a strong presence in Spain, other countries in the European Union and South America. Inside BontexGeo Group geosynthetics manufacturing plant. Photograph courtesy of BontexGeo Group The BontexGeo Group of Zele, Belgium, a manufacturer focusing on the production and sale of geosynthetics for civil engineering applications, will acquire 100 % […]
Geosynthetics innovation gaps and opportunities
March 22nd, 2022
Some see the geosynthetics industry as complacent and slow to change. Is there room to address geosynthetics innovation gaps in the industry? Photograph courtesy of Solmax Solmax said in a prepared statement that it believes there is a fundamental place for innovation in the geosynthetics industry. The company asserts that innovation will be critical in […]
All about geotextiles
March 17th, 2022
Ocean NoOcean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd. provides a detailed overview of geotextiles, which are useful for many infrastructure projects. Geotextile roll. Photograph courtesy of Ocean Non Wovens Pvt. Ltd. A geotextile is a geosynthetic material used to improve soil characteristics. It can separate, filter, harden, protect and drain water when used in conjunction with soil. […]
New erosion control venture combines companies
March 1st, 2022
Clearwell Group's new erosion control venture combines four erosion control services businesses under Valor Environmental. A geosynthetic silt fence for erosion control from Erosion Compliance LLC at a housing construction site. Erosion Compliance is one of the four companies in a new erosion control venture. Photograph courtesy of Erosion Compliance LLC Clearwell Group, an investment […]
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 […]