Terram Corporate Guide
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Within the construction and landscaping sectors the use of geosynthetics has become fundamental in solving an increasingly diverse range of global geotechnical and environmental protection problems. Typical traditional applications for geosynthetics include Soil Reinforcement, Ground Stabilisation, Filtration, Drainage, Protection and Erosion Control. The ongoing impact of climate change and the requirement to deliver sustainable development, is increasingly creating the need for more diverse and innovative applications. These applications include green roofs, pervious paving systems,...

MATRIX The importance of the correct specification and installation of geosynthetics cannot be overstated and can potentially be critical to the overall success of a project. It is beneficial therefore that the appropriate system selection criteria are considered at the early stages of the project design, as some applications require a combination of several functions. With more than 40 years experience in the successful design and manufacture of geosynthetics, TERRAM® has the required level of expertise to assist designers and specifiers in this important process. SYS TEM SPECIFICATION...

With climate change having a major impact on the magnitude and frequency of cutting and embankment slope failures, soil reinforcement is one of the fastest growing traditional applications for geosynthetics. The concept of soil reinforcement has been in use for over 2000 years, and in addition to optimising land utilisation, the versatility of geosynthetics can play an important role in the creation of functional and aesthetic, vegetated and non-vegetated slopes. The use of TERRAM® geosynthetics facilitates a reduced construction time whilst minimising health and safety risks. Geosynthetics...

Geosynthetics are extremely effective in reinforcing unbound granular layers in roads and other trafficked areas such as car parks, railways, airports and docks. The use of geosynthetics in ground stabilisation allows the overall construction depth to be reduced. This saving on materials and excavation also provides safe working platforms which meet economic and environmental constraints. By incorporating TERRAM® geosynthetics, it is possible to combine major cost savings with considerable performance benefits in granular capping and sub-base layers. Key benefits include: Savings in...

TERRAM treatment geotextile TERRAM protection geotextile TERRAM protection geotextile Compacted subgrade Attenuation geomembrane Granular bedding layer Pervious paving Open graded sub-base Increasingly there is a risk of flooding affecting millions of people worldwide. This global occurrence of major coastal and river flooding events requires geosynthetics to play an increasingly important role in creating solutions in the attempt to provide enhanced protection of our fragile environment. As a consequence, the management of our water quality becomes increasingly critical, and there is a...

drAinAge Drainage is defined as the collection and transportation of rainwater, groundwater or other fluids such as leachates and gases. Geosynthetic drainage systems are being increasingly used as a more effective and economic alternative to traditional granular based solutions. The premature failure of a drainage system can have a serious impact on the functionality of a development with high costs associated with rectifying the problem. TERRAM® geosynthetics are used extensively in critical structural drainage applications such as basements, bridge abutments and retaining walls,...

Trees are the most obvious of our natural assets by virtue of their aesthetic and environmental benefits but have a finite existence and are vulnerable to changes in their surroundings. The most common factors contributing to the failure of newly planted trees are the lack of adequate soil volume and poorquality soil due to heavy compaction and grading. TERRAM® are dedicated to the provision of a range of project-specific tree protection solutions within both urban and rural environments. geoMeMBrAne ProTecTion The through-life protection of geomembrane systems can often be critical to the...

Climate change is one of the primary causes of progressive coastal and riverbank erosion problems on a global scale. Although natural vegetation can provide a certain level of soil erosion protection, it is often inadequate on steep slopes or areas prone to wave run-up or intermittent high velocity flows. This can occur in coastal areas, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, drainage ditches, flood bunds and overspill ponds. In addition, river and canal banks are subject to wave action creating reverse flow conditions. It is this dynamic erosive force that undermines bank stability and affects channel...

TERRAM® is a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative geosynthetics, providing a unique range of value-engineered solutions that also help minimise the environmental impact of construction. We are dedicated to the creation of innovative alternative solutions to traditional methods when faced with a diverse range of engineering and environmental challenges, such as grade changes requiring retaining walls or slopes, or improving soil conditions for better performing and more cost effective roadways, car parks, railways, and building structures. We combine our unique...

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