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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Tensar InterAx® NXAC™ Underlayer Geogrid: Advancing Asphalt Performance from the Ground Up
Date Published: 01-08-2026 Tensar’s InterAx® NXAC™ Underlayer enhances asphalt pavement performance by reducing strain, increasing rutting resistance and fatigue life, and improving long‑term reliability through novel geosynthetic technology validated via laboratory, field, and accelerated testing.Balancing Budget and Performance: Smart Soil Solutions with H-Series Geogrid
Date Published: 12-04-2025 Geogrids aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn about the suite of options available and how H-Series geogrid can balance cost with performance.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.All Blog Posts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Confirmed: TriAx Geogrid Improves Pavement Performance
Many early geogrid studies were performed on unpaved sections over soft soils or on paved sections with soft subgrades. However, recent research by...
February 11 2020
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Bulkheads: Bad News for Shoreline Protection?
Average water levels are on the rise around our nation's coasts and waterways which have people scrambling to find efficient methods to save our...
January 24 2020
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A Brief History of Tensar Geogrids
The 1970s marked a revolution in the construction of retaining structures and roads, with Tensar’s invention of polymeric geogrids.
December 30 2019
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Building Living Shorelines with Oyster Shells
Living shorelines are a relatively new method to combating coastal erosion. This method uses natural materials that grow over time, ultimately slowing...
November 13 2019
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Overcoming Expansive Soil Issues with Geogrid Stabilization
Expansion: it’s a win for communities when roads reach out and connect people to business, resources and formerly rural areas. But another form...
October 24 2019
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Build Better Tracks: Ballast & Sub-Ballast Railway Stabilization with Geogrid
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA), the nation’s foremost authority on industry practices, has...
October 17 2019
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FHWA Repeals Proprietary Products Rule, Paving the Way for Innovation
Increased construction costs and lack of funding have contributed to the poor condition of our nation’s roads. Using smart technologies that...
October 11 2019
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SierraScape for Emergency Slope & Landslide Repair
When facing an emergency landslide repair, SierraScape wire-formed retaining walls from Tensar International offers cost-effective and...
July 23 2019
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