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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.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.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...All Blog Posts
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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
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Soil Stabilization Methods: Geogrid vs. Chemical
Soils with low shear strength, high compressibility, and shrink/swell behavior are common problems for roadway construction and for the long-term...
July 07 2022
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Navigating the Cement and Lime Shortage: Proven Alternative for Soil Stabilization
Industry associations are reporting that supply chain issues and increased demand are creating shortages with cementitious materials like cement, lime...
June 08 2022
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Chemical Stabilization: Risks of Stormwater Runoff Pollution
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than half of the streams, rivers and lakes we use for recreation and drinking water...
May 25 2022
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Avoiding the Risks of Chemical Soil Stabilization
Chemical soil stabilization methods like cement, lime, and fly ash are popular choices for strengthening poor subgrades. But, do their popularity rest...
May 23 2022
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Triton Marine Mattress Fabrication and Construction
Construction in coastal areas has never been easier with the development of the Triton® Coastal & Waterway Systems from Tensar. Flexible and...
May 18 2022
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Finding Profit Stability in a Climate of Rising Costs
Even as the industry faces headwinds, individual contractors have opportunities to differentiate themselves in the marketplace by finding new yet...
May 17 2022
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Commercial Metals Company Completes Acquisition of Tensar Corporation
April 25 2022
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Commercial Metals Company Completes Acquisition of Tensar Corporation
Irving, TX – April 25, 2022 – Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) (“CMC”) today announced that it has successfully...
April 25 2022
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Marine Habitat Saved from Erosion with Oysters and Marine Mattresses
Over the past decade, Florida’s gulf coast has seen numerous challenges. The oil spill from BP Discovery and Hurricane Matthew were two...
March 01 2022
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Inspiring More Girls to Choose Engineering Careers
Did you know that only 6% of 15-year-old girls living in the United States have intentions to pursue science and engineering careers? According to the...
February 24 2022
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Our Two Cents: $1.2 Trillion IIJA Infrastructure Bill Summary
As they say in Washington, "a billion here...a billion there...and pretty soon you're talking real money." On November 5th, 2021...
February 15 2022
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