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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Rethinking Working Platforms: From Temporary Measure to Engineered Asset
Date Published: 09-09-2026 Working platforms may be temporary structures, but they play a critical role in supporting heavy construction equipment and ensuring project safety, efficiency, and performance. Modern engineering methods, including Tensar's T-Value Method and Tensar+ software, are helping engineers optimize...The Savings Opportunity Hidden Beneath Working Platforms
Date Published: 08-24-2026 Learn how smarter, data-driven design approaches can reduce aggregate use, lower installation costs, and cut overall construction expenses by up to 60%.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.All Blog Posts
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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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Don’t Overlook New Tested Technology Innovation
Digital innovation is everywhere. From getting a ride using a car share service to “smart” traffic signals that adjust to the flow of...
May 03 2019
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Reinforcing Aggressive "Hot" Soils with UX HDPE Geogrid
Soil reinforcement made from steel or various polymeric materials are conventionally used in many construction projects around the country, but when...
March 05 2019
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Oysters and a Marine Mattress System Protect Sacred Burial Grounds from Rising Seas
Some cities are building expensive seawalls and water pumps to fight the increased flooding and land loss brought on by climate change. For the Native...
February 18 2019
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Tensar TriAx Geogrid for Soil & Subgrade Stabilization
For more than 30 years, Tensar International has been a leading developer and manufacturer of geogrid products for improving trafficked surfaces....
February 15 2019
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The Meaning of Geosynthetic Pavement Interlayers in Construction
In the world of pavements, an interlayer refers to any material or combination of materials that are used between two pavement layers to improve the...
February 14 2019
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Get In, Get Out, and Get the Job Done!
Almost every contractor has faced this problem: you’re ready to go to work, but you can’t get onto the site because of poor conditions or...
February 07 2019
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