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If you’re in the midst of a construction project in a coastal area, prone to high water saturation and weak subgrades, what would you typically do for soil reinforcement? You may choose compaction, i.e. adding more soil to improve density. The other traditional option might be to add drainage by creating culverts, and or other… Continue reading What are the disadvantages of not using a geocell in road construction?

Have you driven past bridges and noted these blocks that fit like jigsaw puzzles under the bridge providing support? If you have –you have seen a pre-cast concrete block being used onsite. This is one of its most common applications as abutment walls, and/or retaining walls. Meaning of precast concrete blocks A precast concrete block… Continue reading What are the benefits of using precast concrete blocks for construction?

How does landfill capping works? Today, globally, waste management is one of the biggest challenges in managing urban waste. With the increasing consumption rate of various goods and the manufacturing of those goods, a significant amount of waste is generated. If not managed properly, this waste can be hazardous to health and cause irreversible health… Continue reading How does landfill capping works?