The Tensar Blog
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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Rethinking Working Platforms: From Temporary Measure to Engineered Asset
Date Published: 09-09-2026 Working platforms may be temporary structures, but they play a critical role in supporting heavy construction equipment and ensuring project safety, efficiency, and performance. Modern engineering methods, including Tensar's T-Value Method and Tensar+ software, are helping engineers optimize...The Savings Opportunity Hidden Beneath Working Platforms
Date Published: 08-24-2026 Learn how smarter, data-driven design approaches can reduce aggregate use, lower installation costs, and cut overall construction expenses by up to 60%.Decoded: Miscellaneous Site Work Terminology (Part 5 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)
Date Published: 08-13-2026 Effective project communication starts with a shared understanding of industry terminology. This blog defines frequently used site work terms and acronyms that influence pavement design, soil performance, project costs, and long-term infrastructure success.All Blog Posts
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Improve Pavement Performance with a Smaller Budget
Budget shortfalls and rising material costs are adding even more pressure to civil construction projects across Florida. Roadway designers and others...
January 12 2021
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Stabilization vs. Reinforcement: What's the Difference?
The terms "stabilization" and "reinforcement" are often used interchangeably when discussing geogrids used for civil engineering...
December 01 2020
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A True Comparison of Paving Mats in the Marketplace
It can be very confusing when deciding among different fiberglass paving mats in the marketplace. Although they may appear to have similar physical...
November 13 2020
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Petrochemical Site 24/7 Access Ensured
With the Gulf Coast taking a beating this hurricane season and the fall rainy season upon us, owners of petrochem sites want assurances that...
October 30 2020
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State of Maine Studies Tensar Living Shoreline Solution in Geological Survey
Hardened shorelines, such as bulkheads, are methods commonly used to protect against coastal erosion. However, it's been found that they may...
October 29 2020
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Evaluating Paved and Unpaved Road Design and Product Research
The mechanisms governing roadway performance are complex. Because roads are designed for long service lives under varying conditions, differences in...
October 26 2020
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It's Time to Prepare for Cold Weather Construction
Extreme cold weather has the potential to wreak havoc on any construction project, but this is especially true for roads. In a perfect world,...
October 23 2020
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Savannah Riverbank Protection Project Against Erosion
With the expansion of the Panama Canal, America’s ports are seeing unprecedented growth. Increased maritime traffic puts a strain on our...
September 01 2020
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Advantages of Creating Uniform Subgrade Elevations
Many private sites are designed with both a thick, heavy-duty pavement and a thinner, light-duty pavement to account for variability in traffic. Often...
August 20 2020
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Imagine It's the Year 2120
Earlier this summer, Tensar issued a challenge to children aged 4 - 11 to think about the future of transportation: What will transportation look like...
August 07 2020
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Interlayers: Asphalt Coatings vs. Elastomeric Polymer Coatings
In a pavement interlayer, a coating protects the fibers from mechanical and chemical damage during shipping, storage, installation and post...
August 06 2020
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Part 8: Lessons Learned & Getting Prepared for Stimulus Funding
Over the past eight weeks we have looked at the various impacts of COVID-19 on transportation construction. Even though this pandemic has caused major...
July 30 2020
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