Geocells

Geocells are engineered for protection and stabilization applications. They are often used to help improve the performance of standard construction materials and erosion-control treatments.

Geocell products are three-dimensional, expandable panels made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyester or another polymer material. 

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  • Geocell application

    April 1, 2010

    The suitability of geocell as slope surface protection on acidic soil conditions.

  • This project was designed and completed to protect the banks of a man-made canal at a new resort in Panama.

    Canal construction finalized with geocell stability

    February 1, 2010

    The primary objective of this project was to protect the banks of a canal that was constructed in front, and throughout the grounds, of a new luxury hotel in Panama.

  • Side-by-side cost/performance testing of a geocell (termed “roadbase”) and aluminum geocells at the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, Miss., circa 1979. Photo courtesy of Presto Products Co.

    Geocells: The early days with the Army Corps

    October 7, 2009

    What many people may not know about the early development of the geocell cellular confinement system is that the material wasn’t always black.

  • Table 1 | Figure courtesy of the author.

    Research and innovation: Seismic performance of various geocell earth-retention systems

    August 1, 2009

    This article provides an overview of the research where the use of geocells as an earth-retention structure was explored.

  • Photo 1 | All-terrain site investigation vehicle literally “bogged down” after breaking through the thin vegetative surface. Photo courtesy of RPS.

    Geosynthetics at Flurry Bog

    June 1, 2009

    Piled embankment design, construction, and monitoring for the A1/N1 section of highway between Newry and Dundalk, part of a strategic transportation link between Belfast and Dublin.

  • Geocells

    Geocells are engineered for protection and stabilization applications. They are often used to help improve the performance of standard construction materials and erosion-control treatments.

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  • Geosynthetics overview

    Sponsored by Geosynthetic Materials Association

    Geosynthetics are a family of civil engineering materials. Their use has expanded rapidly into nearly all areas of civil, geotechnical, environmental, coastal and hydraulic construction. Many durable polymers (plastics) common to everyday life are found in geosynthetics. The most common are polyolefins and polyester, although rubber, fiberglass and natural materials are sometimes used. However, more that 90% of geosynthetics are made of polypropylene.

    Since their introduction in the late 1960s, geosynthetics have proven to be versatile and cost-effective ground modification materials. Geosynthetics also have become essential elements as barriers in environmental and hydraulic applications.

    There are more that 40 manufacturers of geosynthetics that provide products for the North American marketplace. More than half of the manufacturers are located in the southeastern U.S. or Texas. The industry provides more than 12,000 jobs in the U.S. in manufacturing, fabrication, distribution and installation.

    GMA has conducted a market survey since 1996. Survey participation has been open to manufacturing members of the association who report product shipped. The majority of geosynthetic manufacturers participate in the survey.

    In 2008, a panel knowledgeable of the market analyzed the GMA data collected. This panel developed the GMA Geosynthetics Market Report by adding to it an estimation of product produced by manufacturers that had not reported in the GMA market survey. The result is the GMA Geosynthetics Market Report-the most comprehensive and accurate measure of the geosynthetic market in the U.S. and Canada.

    Learn more and purchase this report at GMA Geosynthetics Market Report.