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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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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.The Critical Role of Working Platforms and the Consequences of Poor Design
Date Published: 08-06-2026 Properly designed working platforms are essential for construction safety, equipment stability, and project efficiency, while poor platform design can lead to costly delays, equipment failures, and serious safety risks.Decoded: Site Work Terminology (Part 4 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)
Date Published: 08-04-2026 Key site work terminology related to geosynthetics and their role in civil engineering and construction projects. It defines common materials—including geogrids, geotextiles, and geocomposites and outlines how they are used to reinforce, stabilize, separate, filter, and drain soils to improve...All Blog Posts
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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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Part 7: Improvements to Stimulus Funding
In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law to revive the economy teetering on the brink of a major depression. A portion...
July 23 2020
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