TENSAR® geosynthetics in civil engineering a guide to products, systems and services

Tensar® Technology – proven, practical products and systems and the know-how to get them built Based on the characteristic properties of Tensar® geogrids, Tensar Technology is widely used in ground stabilisation, soil reinforcement and asphalt reinforcement applications often delivering major environmental benefits and real savings in cost and time. We can help you apply Tensar Technology to improve the bottom line on your project. Solutions for Soil Reinforcement and Ground Stabilisation LEADING INTERNATIONALLY INDEPENDENTLY PROVEN PERFORMANCE Tensar International Limited (Tensar) is a worldwide...

Ground Stabilisation and Tensar® TriAx® 4 - 5 Major Ground Stabilisation Applications 6 - 7 TensarTech™ Earth Retaining Systems for Slopes 8 - 9 TensarTech Earth Retaining Systems for Wall and Bridge Abutments 10-11 Embankments over Weak Ground 12 Foundations over Piles 13 Railway Trackbed Stabilisation 16 Controlling Erosion on Soil and Rock Slopes 17 Tensar Support Services 18-19

Reducing construction costs and long-term maintenance needs Ground Stabilisation Structural performance that can be applied to diverse and difficult ground conditions There are now unprecedented demands to design economic and environmentally sensitive roads, container ports, car parks, airfields and hardstandings sited over weak or variable ground. Tensar can provide high performance geogrid-based systems which meet these demands. The structural contribution made by Tensar® TriAx® geogrids is to stabilise the unbound layers of roads and trafficked areas to create a mechanically stabilised layer....

A REVOLUTION IN GEOGRID TECHNOLOGY Proven performance – in trafficking trials TriAx® outperforms Tensar biaxial geogrids Reduces aggregate – providing cost savings, less excavation, less disruption 360° directional properties – a truly multi-directional geogrid Construction Savings Tensar® TriAx® mechanically stabilised layer (MSL) Unstabilised granular layer Sections with equivalent performance The reduction in aggregate materials and transportation helps engineers meet sustainability objectives. TriAx enables significant savings in granular thickness and consequent reduction in construction...

Ground Stabilisation Applications Reducing layer thickness Choosing The Ground Stabilisation Solution For Your Project Since Tensar introduced stiff polymer geogrids, more than 30 years ago, they have become a major component of civil engineering projects. A project may require only one geogrid application or it may be necessary to devise solutions that involve a combination of applications. Our technical service levels range from a free Application Suggestion for your own project design to Design and Supply where Tensar can take over the responsibility for the design of mechanically stabilised...

Stabilisation Applications for Tensar® Technology Increasing life The use of Tensar® TriAx® geogrids in pavement layers can extend the service life of the road and therefore the use of Tensar Technology makes significant savings in maintenance budgets. Increasing bearing capacity Controlling differential settlement Capping weak deposits By applying Tensar Technology the load spreading capability of a Tensar TriAx stabilised layer can increase the bearing capacity of working platforms for heavy-duty plant, cranes and piling rigs. Multiple layers of Tensar TriAx geogrids in an aggregate layer create...

TensarTech™ Earth Retaining Systems permit the construction of steeper slopes with the benefits of speed and versatility TensarTech Systems for Earth Retaining Slopes can shorten construction times and minimise traffic disruption. TensarTech™ Earth Retaining Systems for Slopes Versatile and proven SYSTEMS to suit your schemes TensarTech™ Earth Retaining Systems permit the construction of steeper slopes with the benefits of speed and versatility and offer huge cost savings of up to 75% over alternative methods. With ever increasing building constraints, including environmental and rising land...

The TensarTech NaturalGreen System can provide a durable, cost-effective and attractive flood defence. TensarTech™ NaturalGreen System TensarTech™ SlipRepair System TensarTech™ NaturalGreen is an established and proven SYSTEM when building soil slopes of up to 45° The system relies on Tensar’s proven geogrids to reinforce the soil mass, providing the structure with long-term stability and a high quality composite erosion protection material at the slope face to help establish the chosen vegetation and stabilise the roots systems. This mesh composite provides all the root support and moisture...

TensarTech™ Wall Systems such as this TW1 modular block wall are suitable for the most demanding applications and are versatile enough to accommodate both technical and aesthetic requirements. TensarTech™ Earth Retaining Systems for Wall and Bridge Abutments A Comprehensive Range of Solutions and Advice for Your Projects TensarTech™ Wall Systems have a proven worldwide reputation for quality in the construction of retaining walls and bridge abutments, with savings of up to 50% on traditional concrete structures. ˴˴ Long-term design stability using proven, independently certified products and...

Significant Savings on Time, Budget and Design Costs can be kept to a minimum with the TensarTech™ TW Wall System which can be built without the need for cranes or propping. Facing units are simple to install and connection to the face is easy yet secure. Proven benefits include significant time savings and up to 50% on traditional build costs, combined with durability and a wide choice of finishes. TensarTech Wall System – a combination of coloured facing blocks is used for dramatic effect on this bridge wingwall. Tensar – Making the Right Choice for Your Building Projects Tensar offers a broad...