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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: Geotechnical & Soil Mechanics Terminology (Part 1 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)

Date Published: 07-09-2026 Geotechnical engineering is filled with specialized terms that can be confusing for both new and experienced professionals. Let's cover essential soil mechanics and geotechnical terminology and build a stronger foundation for understanding soil classification, aggregate materials, and key...

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The Geosynthetics Industry Boom: Innovations and Trends in Geotechnical Applications for Infrastructure Construction

Date Published: 06-18-2026 With the need for sustainable infrastructure and rapid urban development around the world, the market for geosynthetics is booming. Learn more at Tensar.

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The Unknown Below the Surface: Reviewing the Geotechnical Report

Date Published: 06-03-2026 Learn how to quickly navigate a geotechnical report to uncover critical site insights, from soil conditions to pavement design, so you can make informed decisions, reduce risk, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Part 2: COVID-19 and Transportation Construction - Direct Impacts to Projects

How has the “new normal” directly impacted public transportation projects? What hurdles are being encountered on job sites and have any...
June 11 2020

Prove it! How Does the GlasGrid System Really Perform Over Time?

The traditional remedy for addressing cracks in pavement has been to install a thicker asphalt overlay. Although this solution is cost-effective and...
June 04 2020

COVID-19 and Transportation Construction: Part 1 - The New Normal

This eight-part series discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation construction and the importance of investing in infrastructure...
June 03 2020

Petrochemical Plant Construction: Mission Impossible?

For access to the world, petrochemical facilities are often close to waterways which mean contractors usually face less-than-desirable soils when...
May 29 2020

COVID-19 Accelerates Road Construction but Impacts Funding

There is a reason why road construction happens during summer vacation, late at night or over weekends: there are fewer people on the road. With the...
May 27 2020

Saving Gator Lake from Erosion

In 2015, Gator Lake located in Panama City Beach, was facing a serious threat from erosion. Triton Marine Mattresses were installed to help dissipate...
April 22 2020

Reliable Surfaces for Oil Rig & Heavy Equipment Storage Yards

Before Covid-19, most E&P’s were thinking about the next spudding, not about transporting their rigs and equipment to storage yards....
April 17 2020

Tensar's Engineering Scholarship Competition

At Tensar, our success depends on the proper application of our products by the engineers who design with them. So we decided to offer...
April 16 2020

How to Prepare for Stimulus Funding

Now that the $2T Phase 3 portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been officially signed into place, attention is...
April 08 2020

Protecting the Panama Canal Waterways from Scour

Since the year 2000, the Panama Canal has depended on Tensar Triton Marine Mattresses to protect its shores from scour caused by large ships. This...
March 31 2020

TriAx Geogrid: Myth vs Fact

Even though Tensar Geogrid has undergone extensive, third-party testing and has been used globally for more than three decades, there are several...
March 30 2020

COVID-19 Update: Manufacturing restarts at our Wuhan plant

Geogrid production at our manufacturing plant in Wuhan, China has restarted and we expect to be back to full capacity in the coming weeks.
March 27 2020