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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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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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Decoded: Engineering Properties Terminology (Part 3 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)

Date Published: 07-28-2026 Key engineering properties and testing methods used to evaluate soil strength, stability, and performance in construction, including concepts such as shear strength, pore water pressure, compaction, consolidation, and settlement. It also explains common field and laboratory tests that help engineers...

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Freeze Thaw Weathering and Degradation: The Effect on Road Pavements

December 01 2022

Paving Roadways with Geosynthetic-Reinforced Chip Seal (GRCS)

Learn how asphalt pavements using geosynthetic reinforced chip seal (GRCS) see reduced maintenance costs over their service life.
November 16 2022

Panel Discussion: The Path to Innovation

Watch this panel discussion of InterAxion 2022 speakers discuss how they got started down their respective paths and their "ah hah!" moments...
November 03 2022

How Corporations Can Ignite Change for Resilient Infrastructure

With environmental legislation often tangled in red tape, it's beecoming more important for corporations instead of governments to lead the charge...
October 27 2022

Rail Infrastructure Resilience Starts With A Geogrid-Stabilized Track

Imagine hauling the Great Pyramid of Giza once a month across the same track over 32 years. That is how much weight has crossed a Tensar...
October 25 2022

Fall 2022 Innovators & Influencers List

Resilient Roads Roundtable Announces Fall 2022 Innovators and Influencers List. Leaders Across Transportation Infrastructure Sector Recognized...
October 18 2022

Ignite Change: Resiliency Through Innovation

Withstanding the test of time. Reducing risks. Enhancing reliability and adapting quickly to change. These are just a few characteristics of...
October 12 2022

Resiliency vs. Sustainability: What's the Difference?

In this presentation from last year's InterAxion conference, Dr. Ben Bowers from Auburn University will walk you through the definitions of...
October 06 2022

High Performing Airport Pavements Reduce Runway Maintenance

Airport owners and operators often find themselves in a neverending pavement maintenance process to ensure uninterrupted operations.
September 22 2022

How to Design Road Pavement More Efficiently with a Pavement Optimization Strategy

Pavement engineers are often charged with delivering a high-performing design on a dismal construction budget. With client expectations increasing and...
August 26 2022

Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Chooses Triton Mattresses for Protection from Shoreline Erosion

Record high water levels in the Great Lakes region has created havoc on its shorelines. Both residential and public property are at risk as the shores...
August 11 2022

A Better Construction Solution for Weak Subgrades

Weak subgrades are a common problem during the construction of both paved and unpaved structures. When weak subgrades remain unstabilized, repeated...
July 20 2022