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

Tensar Tensar® Technology - proven, practical products and systems and the know-how to get them built tensar ® technology is widely adopted for subgrade stabilisation and Pavement optimisation to improve the structural performance of paved roads and unbound roads and platforms. tensar technology is also adopted for Earth Retaining systems for cost effectiveness and versatility over other traditional methods. By delivering real savings in cost and time, tensar technology can help you improve the bottom line on your project as well as preserving the invested capital. LEADING INTERNATIONALLY Tensar...

Contents Subgrade Stabilisation with Tensar® TriAx® Geogrids 4 - 5 Spectra® Pavement Optimisation System 6 - 7 TensarTech® Earth Retaining Systems for Slopes 8 - 9 TensarTech Earth Retaining Systems for Wall and Bridge Abutments 10 - 11 TensarTech Stratum™ Cellular Foundation Mattress System 12 TensarTech Plateau™ Load Transfer Platform System over Piled Foundations 13 Railway Trackbed Stabilisation 16 Tensar Erosion Control 17 Tensar Support Services 18 - 19

Subgrade Stabilisation IMPROVING THE STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF UNBOUND ROADS AND PLATFORMS WITH A TENSAR® MECHANICALLY STABILISED LAYER (MSL) There are now unprecedented demands to design economic and environmentally sustainable 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. Aggregate particles...

TriAx® gives improved aggregate confinement and interaction, leading to improved structural performance of the mechanically stabilised layer. Particle interlock and the effect of confinement enhances compaction over weak ground and increases the stiffness of the aggregate layer above. Construction Savings Non-stabilised granular layer Tensar® TriAx® mechanically stabilised layer (MSL) Capping weak deposits Tensar has continued to develop and refine techniques for capping weak deposits and is seen by engineers as the preferred method for capping sludge lagoons and industrial waste deposits. Increasing...

Pavement Optimisation IMPROVING THE STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF WHOLE PAVEMENTS WITH A TENSAR® MECHANICAL STABILISED LAYER (MSL) The Tensar® Spectra® Pavement Optimisation System provides you with the tools and confidence to optimise your whole pavement designs, allowing you to meet individual customer needs or project requirements whilst reducing construction and long-term maintenance costs. The Spectra Pavement Optimisation System gives you the proven performance of our Tensar's Mechanically Stabilised Layer (MSL), design tools and background experience to make sure your whole pavement life is...

Tensar Spectra Pavement Optimisation MSL Tensar Subgrade Stabilisation MSL If required Granular Layers Tensar TriAx® Geogrid Granular Layers Tensar TriAx® Geogrid The Spectra® Pavement Optimisation System can Enhance Structural Performance of Whole Pavements The Spectra® Pavement Optimisation System uses the improved performance properties of a Tensar mechanically stabilised layer (MSL) in whole pavement construction to give designers an innovative way of reducing both aggregate and asphalt costs and increasing value in road construction. Reducing Construction Costs and Longer Term Maintenance...

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...