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Tensar TriAx Geogrid Brochure
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A REVOLUTION IN GEOGRID TECHNOLOGY TENSILE STIFFNESS FROM WIDE WIDTH TENSILE TEST 360°/0° 45° Minimum Tensar biaxial geogrid stiffness Minimum Tensar TriAx geogrid stiffness Tensar biaxial geogrid stiffness Tensar TriAx geogrid stiffness The properties and performance advantages of Tensar TriAx™ geogrids

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A revolution IN GEOGRID TECHNOLOGY Tensar International has almost 30 years of experience in analysing and optimising the performance of geogrids. Drawing on this technical knowledge and expertise, Tensar has radically re-engineered the fundamental structure of geogrids to create a revolutionary new product. The TriAx geogrid is the culmination of this research and represents the future of geogrid technology, using one of the most stable forms – the triangular structure. 2

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Born From Tensar TECHNOLOGY TriAx gives improved aggregate confinement and interaction, leading to improved structural performance of the mechanical stabilised layer. Tensar invented and pioneered the original By examining all the design characteristics confinement and interaction, leading to biaxial form of geogrid - until now the of the biaxial geogrid, through testing and improved structural performance of the geogrid with the best performance in research, the development team was able mechanically stabilised layer. trafficked applications. to identify the key areas that affect its...

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THE ADVANTAGES OF TRIAX GEOGRIDS COMPARED WITH BIAXIAL The unique TriAx structure incorporates several characteristics which combine to create an optimised structure that out-performs Tensar biaxial geogrids in trafficking applications. When combined with a suitable aggregate TriAx produces a mechanically stabilised layer with exceptional performance. LOAD DISTRIBUTION Junction integrity Load distribution is 3-dimensional in nature and acts radially at all levels in the aggregate. TriAx is produced from an extruded sheet of For a stabilised layer to be effective it must have the ability to...

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Greater interlock AND confinement Aggregate confinement within a mechanically stabilised layer. Compared with Tensar biaxial geogrid, TriAx increases the magnitude of confinement and increases the depth of the confined zones. In a mechanically stabilised layer, aggregate particles interlock within the geogrid and are Unconfined zone confined within the apertures, creating an enhanced composite material with improved performance characteristics. The structural Transition zone (Partial confinement) properties of the mechanically stabilised layer are influenced by the magnitude and depth of...

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Scientifically proven TRIAX outperformS EVEN TENSAR BIAXIAL geogrids A number of tests and trials have been conducted to prove the performance benefits of the TriAx geogrid compared with Tensar biaxial geogrids. Tests included trafficking trials at the University of Nottingham and, on a large scale, at the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL). Installation damage assessment, bearing capacity and field tests were also conducted as part of the comprehensive and rigorous testing programme. THE University OF NOTTINGHAM trafficking Test facility Facilities at the Nottingham Transportation the...

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Trafficking trials by TRL proved the performance benefits of the TriAx geogrid compared with Tensar biaxial geogrids. Installation damage assessment Additional tests conducted at the TRL were The final aspect of performance is handling to establish how the TriAx geogrid would on-site. Extensive use in projects covering a withstand a typical installation procedure and range of applications have now proved that full compaction. TriAx geogrid proved tough TriAx is easy to handle and is robust and tough enough to cope without loss of integrity to enough to be installed over weak sub-grades. the...

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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SUPERIOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT Even the most technologically superior products are unlikely to perform to their maximum potential without the accompaniment of expertise and experienced support. Tensar TriAx geogrids are supplied with the support of Tensar Technology - high performance products backed up by the knowledge and know-how to get optimum results. The Technical team at Tensar are world-renowned for unrivalled knowledge and expertise, providing engineers and contractors on request with the reassurance of design, technical and installation guidance on all projects....

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TENSAR PROVIDES SUPERIOR SUPPORT FOR... ...design engineers ...groundwork specialists Tensar International’s design team can Initial installation advice and specialist advice offer free applications suggestions and on dealing with difficult ground conditions indemnified designs, with full working are available from our experienced technical drawings, offering increased support to support team. In cases involving extreme soil design engineers. conditions, it is often the method of working that is the difference between a profitable project and a poor outcome. Our support team The additional...

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APPLICATIONS TriAx geogrids from Tensar International offer exceptional performance in ground stabilisation and sub-base TM reinforcement. Combined with the technical support and expertise offered by the Tensar team, TriAx represents TM the future of geogrid technology and, with its proven performance, will replace conventional biaxial geogrids. Roads and trafficked areas helps engineers meet sustainability By providing a reinforced sub-structure to With TriAx™geogrid and its structural objectives. For thin surfaced pavements, a road pavement, TriAx™geogrids can be used performance...

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Online Carbon Calculator Check your carbon footprint and realize the environmental benefits with cost savings for your project, online at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa TriAx™ helped create significant time and cost savings for the new Cape Town World Cup stadium, where extensive earthworks had generated large quantities of variable quality loose fill. In one area this fill was used as a temporary haul road ramp. This needed converting into a permanent heavy-duty road, but was showing signs of deformation. With no time to excavate and re-compact the fill material, two layers...

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