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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...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.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.All Blog Posts
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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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Reliable Access Roads for Oil and Gas Sites
As the demand for energy grows, oil and gas producers are drilling in more remote locations than ever before. These sites are often extremely...
July 22 2019
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Using Tensar TriAx Geogrid Solutions for Landfill Projects
Many times there is great risk associated with constructing over a closed landfill. The unknown composition and degradation of the underlying fill can...
July 12 2019
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Do You Consider Yourself Innovative?
Adopting proven, innovative technology is an easy way to raise the standards of our infrastructure while being more efficient with our budgets and...
June 21 2019
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Tensar TriAx Geogrid Brings Versatility and Savings with a New Option for Using Recycled Asphalt Pavement
The use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) has become routine in road construction. The asphalt pavement milled off during repaving operations is a...
June 14 2019
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As Historic Floods Swamp the Midwest, Oklahoma Counts On TriAx Geogrids for Construction Road Stabilization
In many parts of the South and Midwest, road construction projects use chemical stabilization to deal with weak, wet soils and create an acceptable...
June 13 2019
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Celebrating Anthony Walsh, Inventor of TriAx Geogrid
Inventors create new opportunities to change the world. Tensar’s founder, Dr. Frank Brian Mercer, invented the first geogrid and brought it to...
May 21 2019
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Phased Asphalt Road Construction: Method Benefits & How to Optimize Layers
Phased construction has become a common practice in recent years – particularly in residential developments. This technique is particularly...
May 21 2019
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Tensar TriAx Geogrid, as a Free-Draining Separation Barrier
The use of geogrids for stabilizing aggregate fill materials is well documented. But geosynthetics may also provide a separation barrier between...
May 16 2019
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Infrastructure Needs Faster, Bolder Adoption of Innovations
This year marked the seventh annual Infrastructure Week, an initiative that calls attention to the increasing need to rebuild and modernize...
May 13 2019
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