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Structural asphalt reinforcement in Wassenaar, The Netherlands
February 1st, 2024
Tensar AX5-GN is used as an anti-cracking measure for the structural reinforcement, stress dispersion and water resistance of asphalt overlays. A layer of bitumen emulsion is spread over the bottom layer. Photo courtesy of Vincent van der Wielen, Joosten Groep. Municipalities are responsible for public space. Management plans describe which measures must be taken for […]
Comparing scour protection methods
January 16th, 2024
By Steve Williams, P.E. Prior to the construction of the Manahawkin Bay Bridge project in New Jersey, scour conditions were identified during regular inspections conducted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). As a result, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requested that an updated scour analysis be performed at the three Thorofare Bridges. The bridges were […]
Webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers – Jan. 18
January 12th, 2024
Tensar and GEOPIER are presenting the live webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers on January 18, 2024at 1 p.m. Eastern. The duration is 50 minutes, attendees are eligible for 1 PDH/course completion credit hour and you can register here and you can register here. Have you been searching for a […]
Webinar – The Importance of Proactive Pavement Management – Oct. 26
October 23rd, 2023
The Tensar webinar - The Importance of Proactive Pavement Management – will be held on October 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. EST. The speaker is Tom Cummins, sales manager at vialytics for the northeast U.S., attendees are eligible for a ½ PDH credit, and you can register here. One of the most significant challenges for […]
Advantages of solar farm construction with InterAx geogrid
June 26th, 2023
Rapid technology improvements and decreasing cost of solar energy resources, along with the increased competitiveness of battery storage, have made solar one of the most competitive energy sources. It's no wonder that the development of solar farms is expected to accelerate rapidly over the next few years. As a result of this rapid growth, solar […]
Tensar wins B2 In-House Agency of the Year Award
June 16th, 2023
Tensar, a division of CMC, the leading provider of soil stabilization and earth reinforcement solutions, has won the 2023 Association of National Advertisers 2023 B2 In-House Agency of the Year Award. The award is for one single team within a brand or company that plans and executes creative B2B marketing focused on internal/external communications or […]
Commercial Metals Company acquires geogrid manufacturing plant
May 19th, 2023
Commercial Metals Company has acquired a geosynthetics manufacturing facility from BOSTD – America. The facility, located in Blackwell, Okla., currently produces several product lines for Tensar Geogrid under a contract manufacturing arrangement. This acquisition will not immediately increase Tensar's manufacturing capacity, but provides enhanced flexibility in Tensar's supply chain, as well as the opportunity for low capital cost […]
Geogrid Installation Best Practices webinar – May 31
May 17th, 2023
Tensar is presenting a webinar – Geogrid Installation Best Practices – on May 31 at 1 p.m. EDT. The webinar is presented by Bryan Gee, P.E., a 1 PDH credit is available and you can register here. All who register will receive a link to the recording if you can't make the date. Bryan Gee, […]
Tensar receives environmental product declarations for geogrid products
April 20th, 2023
Tensar, a division of CMC and the leading provider of soil stabilization and earth reinforcement solutions, has secured Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for several of its high-performing products – a first for geogrid products manufactured in North America. The news represents another step by Tensar to accelerate the development of more sustainable, longer-lasting roads and […]
Auburn University partners with Tensar to develop performance-based resilience evaluation program for transportation infrastructure
February 16th, 2023
Tensar, a division of CMC, the leading provider of soil stabilization and earth reinforcement solutions, has agreed to fund research by Auburn University Civil and Environmental Engineering professors Dr. Jeffrey LaMondia and Dr. Benjamin Bowers to create performance-based resilience decision-making tools for transportation infrastructure. The initiative will begin with a 2023 study of public and private transportation […]