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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.

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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.

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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...

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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

Comparing Soil Stabilization Methods & Techniques

How do you repair soft soils? Many have a "go to" method for soil stabilization and assume it's fastest or most cost-effective. But did...
March 26 2020

Well Site Construction: Proven Cost Savings Tactic

The volatile oil market has placed a tremendous amount of uncertainty on the industry, causing drilling operations to scramble for cost savings...
March 25 2020

Business Update: Covid-19

With the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak being felt by businesses around the world, Tensar is taking steps to prepare for the potential...
March 17 2020

Geogrid Mechanisms Explained: Lateral Restraint & Bearing Capacity

In 2003, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers defined three primary mechanisms for how geogrids work to stabilize paved and unpaved roads. In an...
February 20 2020

Research: TriAx Geogrid Reduces Ballast Movement

Penn State University presented research findings on ballast movement, rotation and displacement at the annual Transportation Research Board...
February 18 2020

Discover Engineers Week

Feb. 16th – 22nd marks the 30th year of Discover Engineers Week, an initiative promoting the importance of technical education and motivating...
February 17 2020

What is Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT)?

Experts recommend and use Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) for performance validation of pavement materials and design methods. With the rising cost...
February 13 2020