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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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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...

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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%. 

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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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IMAGINE Better Transportation Infrastructure

One way to accelerate improvement in America’s transportation infrastructure is to apply proven innovations that are available right now to...
August 10 2018

Aiming for A+: Improving Road Infrastructure Performance

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure depicts the condition and performance...
August 10 2018

King of the Road Contest Winner Visits Tank Town USA

In mid-July, Tensar Key Accounts Manager Rich Shelton and his wife Michele along with Patrick Schwan, P.E. – Partner & Chairman of Richland...
August 08 2018

Something a Little Different: Pavement, Passengers &... Pizza

America’s D-grade transportation infrastructure is not good for cars, people or pizzas. Poor road conditions cost motorists $516 per year in...
July 26 2018

How TriAx Geogrids Work, in 60 Seconds

What are TriAx geogrids and how do they work? A geogrid is a geosynthetic material used to stabilize soil. 
June 25 2018

ARTBA Petitions USDOT 102-Year Old Rule

The future may be looking a little brighter for the country’s aging highway system and the millions of motorists who traverse them every day....
June 20 2018

Congressman David Scott Tours Tensar’s Georgia Factory, Supports Key Infrastructure Initiatives

“I believe the number one domestic challenge the U.S. faces is rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure,” said Congressman David Scott...
June 20 2018

Earning an A+ Infrastructure Grade

While we hope for fast resolution of political debates on transportation infrastructure funding, U.S. highways remain overloaded with traffic that...
June 20 2018

Exclusive Underground Mining Geogrids Distributor in Australia

Tensar International Corporation is expanding its distribution relationships in response to rising demand for its products by the mining industry. The...
June 15 2018

Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) Spring Lobby Day

Tensar International’s Wendy McBay, Doug Brown, and Bryan Gee were in Washington, D.C. on May 17th for the Geosynthetic Materials...
May 22 2018

Tensar TriAx Geogrids = Savings

Whatever materials you use on a job, the measure of their success or failure is your bottom line. For more than three decades, Tensar geogrids have...
May 18 2018