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Tensar invests heavily in research and development for civil engineering projects across the globe. This endeavor leads to new findings, new products, and new resources that we often share via our blog. 

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What Causes Potholes?

Date Published: 10-14-2025 Let's explore how potholes are formed, the factors that contribute to these persistent problems, and what can be done to prevent them.

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Understanding Pavement Failures: Building Roads That Last

Date Published: 09-26-2025 Why don't pavements always live up to their design life?  And, what we can do about it? Get the answers in our latest blog post.

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What is Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing for Soil?

Date Published: 09-16-2025 The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, or DCP, is one of the most efficient and effective tools available for evaluating the strength of soils on site. Learn how it can quickly measure soil conditions on your site.

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Tensar TriAx Geogrid, as a Free-Draining Separation Barrier

The use of geogrids for stabilizing aggregate fill materials is well documented. But geosynthetics may also provide a separation barrier between...
May 16 2019

Pavement Failure: Is it Really the Asphalt's Fault?

When a pavement fails to reach its expected design life, how often is this the result of problems with the hot mix asphalt used? In my experience, the...
May 14 2019

Infrastructure Needs Faster, Bolder Adoption of Innovations

This year marked the seventh annual Infrastructure Week, an initiative that calls attention to the increasing need to rebuild and modernize...
May 13 2019

Don’t Overlook New Tested Technology Innovation

Digital innovation is everywhere. From getting a ride using a car share service to “smart” traffic signals that adjust to the flow of...
May 03 2019

Reinforcing Aggressive "Hot" Soils with UX HDPE Geogrid

Soil reinforcement made from steel or various polymeric materials are conventionally used in many construction projects around the country, but when...
March 05 2019

Oysters and a Marine Mattress System Protect Sacred Burial Grounds from Rising Seas

Some cities are building expensive seawalls and water pumps to fight the increased flooding and land loss brought on by climate change. For the Native...
February 18 2019

Tensar TriAx Geogrid for Soil & Subgrade Stabilization

For more than 30 years, Tensar International has been a leading developer and manufacturer of geogrid products for improving trafficked surfaces....
February 15 2019

The Meaning of Geosynthetic Pavement Interlayers in Construction

In the world of pavements, an interlayer refers to any material or combination of materials that are used between two pavement layers to improve the...
February 14 2019

Get In, Get Out, and Get the Job Done!

Almost every contractor has faced this problem: you’re ready to go to work, but you can’t get onto the site because of poor conditions or...
February 07 2019

Types of Innovative Composite Marine Structures

Triton Coastal and Waterway Systems from Tensar International Corporation feature various types of innovative composite marine structures used for...
February 06 2019

FilterGrid, A Marriage of Geosynthetic Materials

There have been many innovations in geosynthetic technology since the first use of geotextiles in the 1960s, both in the geosynthetic materials...
January 08 2019

Are You Really Saving on Cost and Time with Chemical Injection Soil Stabilization?

When site work contractors run into bad soils, they want a solution that’s inexpensive, quick, easy to install, and effective. Chemical...
December 19 2018