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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Types of Innovative Composite Marine Structures

Triton Coastal and Waterway Systems from Tensar International Corporation feature various types of innovative composite marine structures used for...
February 06 2019