What is a heavy axle load? Axle load is the amount of weight a single axle can bear. When the weight on any one axle exceeds the standard or legal limits given, it’s referred to as a heavy axle load. Managing axle loads is crucial for minimising damage to soil and infrastructure as higher axle… Continue reading Heavy axle loads
Ponds are beautiful structures that elevate the look of a property. These are water-filled structures which can be used for multi-recreational purposes. As beautiful as ponds are, they require special care and maintenance to avoid water leakage or contamination from surrounding waste material. To ensure longevity and structural functionality, a special HDPE pond liner is… Continue reading HDPE pond liner
What is gravel? Gravel is any loose rock material characterized by its particle size. It may be classified as granular with particles ranging in diameter from 2 to 60 mm. Gravel forms through natural processes such as weathering and erosion, often occurring in deposits or produced by crushing larger stones at quarries. Types of gravel… Continue reading Gravel
What are geotextiles? Geotextiles are a multi-functional class of permeable synthetic fabrics carefully designed for a host of civil engineering and environmental applications. Materials such as polyester, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide, polyethylene, or polypropylene are employed in the making of such fabrics that are specifically intended to combat soil stabilization, drainage, and erosion control. The… Continue reading Geotextiles
Creating a successful structure involves several stages. Each stage has some components without which the structure cannot be upstanding. To ensure a long-lasting and safe structure, engineers use one of the most crucial materials: geotextile sheets. These sheets act as a versatile protective shield and play various roles in creating a well-planned and well-designed structure.… Continue reading Geotextile sheet
What are geosynthetics? Geosynthetics have become important in modern construction and engineering because they offer different ways of stabilizing structures and making them sustainable. They are produced by polymers to improve mechanical and physical features of soil. These materials include geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geocomposite, geomembrane among others which are used differently depending on what they are… Continue reading Geosynthetics
Geosynthetic products have changed every facet of civil engineering. They have significantly simplified the process of constructing huge, durable, and strong structures. Traditional construction materials were expensive and not readily available. Geosynthetic materials, though manmade, are easily available and less expensive. One such geosynthetic material that plays a significant role as a separator is a geomembrane… Continue reading Geomembrane sheet
A geomembrane is a highly impermeable membrane used with geotechnical engineering materials to stop fluid migration and contamination. caps were developed for applications in need of contamination prevention solutions, while withstanding harsh pH. We look into the specific application of geomembrane caps, used for landfill linings. Geomembranes serve slightly different purposes from geotextiles. What are… Continue reading Geomembrane caps
What is geogrid reinforced embankment? Geogrid reinforced embankment refers to using geogrids, which are geosynthetic materials that enhance the tensile strength of the soil, to reinforce embankments. Geogrids improve the stability and bearing capacity of embankments. The application of geogrid in civil engineering started in the late 20th century. It brought about a big revolution in… Continue reading Geogrid reinforced embankment
Geogrid aperture stability refers to the strength of geogrid in resisting deformation and maintaining its structure under load. Understanding and maintaining aperture stability is crucial as it directly influences the performance and longevity of geogrid systems in various civil engineering projects. Geogrids exhibiting high aperture stability tend to outperform those with lower stability, resulting in… Continue reading Geogrid aperture stability
