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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: Geotechnical & Soil Mechanics Terminology (Part 1 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)

Date Published: 07-09-2026 Geotechnical engineering is filled with specialized terms that can be confusing for both new and experienced professionals. Let's cover essential soil mechanics and geotechnical terminology and build a stronger foundation for understanding soil classification, aggregate materials, and key...

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The Geosynthetics Industry Boom: Innovations and Trends in Geotechnical Applications for Infrastructure Construction

Date Published: 06-18-2026 With the need for sustainable infrastructure and rapid urban development around the world, the market for geosynthetics is booming. Learn more at Tensar.

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The Unknown Below the Surface: Reviewing the Geotechnical Report

Date Published: 06-03-2026 Learn how to quickly navigate a geotechnical report to uncover critical site insights, from soil conditions to pavement design, so you can make informed decisions, reduce risk, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Tensar to Be Acquired by Commercial Metals Company to Expand Leadership in Construction Solutions

December 07 2021

How Pavements Become More Resilient with Interlayers

At first blush, the Biden Administration’s infrastructure bill appears to be very good news for road contractors. Clocking in at over a trillion...
December 03 2021

Living Breakwaters Support Staten Island’s Shoreline Resilience

When it comes to the myriad of problems resulting from climate change, it’s hard to overstate the gravity of the problems facing coastal...
November 10 2021

Shovel Ready vs. Shovel Worthy Road Infrastructure Projects

On October 20, 2021, Roads & Bridges magazine – as part of its Infrastructure Insider conference - held a roundtable discussion about...
November 04 2021

Tensar commits to 100% renewable energy

November 02 2021

Caltrans Bets on GRCS

Serving as the District Maintenance Engineer for Caltrans’ District 9 (Bishop) for over 22 years, John Fox has overseen thousands of miles of...
October 26 2021

Cost-effective Mitigation of Fat Clays Under Well Pads

Plasticity is a property of the fine-grained portion of soil that allows it to be deformed beyond the point of recovery without cracking or changing...
October 19 2021

It's Crunch Time: How to Avoid Construction Project Delays and Maximize Profit

Time is our most valuable commodity - once it's lost, it can never be replenished. Contractors, engineers and others working in civil construction...
October 14 2021

Part 1: Transportation Infrastructure Funding Impacted by COVID-19

Earlier this month, the $1 trillion infrastructure bill received bipartisan approval in the senate. This comes at a crucial time when both the United...
September 21 2021

Changing the Game. Again. Tensar InterAx® Geogrid Launches in the Americas

What do you get when a geosynthetic leader builds on 50 years of research, invests in 10,000+ hours in R&D, and mobilizes 12 global product...
September 17 2021

Innovation in the Road Construction Industry

The road construction industry has a long history of innovation. From the Romans paving the way for our modern road infrastructure to technological...
June 22 2021

What Role Can Plastics and Geogrids Play in Sustainability?

Recently, President Joe Biden hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate – proof, if any is required, that sustainability continues to be a key...
May 14 2021