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Geogrids, often overlooked but essential in the construction of efficient landfills, play a critical role. In this blog, we discuss the use of geogrids in vertical landfills, their benefits, and why Strata Geosystems has emerged as a global leader in optimizing landfill and waste management projects. What is vertical landfill expansion? As the name suggests, vertical… Continue reading How geogrids are used to create vertical landfills?

India’s highway system is one of the key drivers of its economy–a sprawling network that connects the length and breadth of the country. With such a vast expanse, connecting and constructing resilient highways across such a diverse landscape is fraught with challenges. As pioneers of the geosynthetic products space in India, we have led with… Continue reading Geocells: Paving the future of Indian highways

The engineering wonders built near rivers are susceptible to soil erosion, scouring, water pressure, and other environmental issues that lead to foundation cracks. These cracks can lead to serious problems making the bridge less stable, disrupting traffic, and even putting people’s safety at risk. StrataDrain has been proven to protect bridge foundations. In this blog, we’ll take… Continue reading StrataDrain™: Foundation protection & soil stability

Geotextiles are used in construction for applications such as dikes, roads, embankments, and coastal protection projects. Geotextiles are favored as a product for their ability to serve multiple needs in a geotechnical context. The main functions of geotextiles — a permeable fabric — are soil layer separation, reinforcement, drainage, stabilization, and filtration, making them essential for… Continue reading Understanding geotextiles and their barrier function

Geogrid vs. Geotextile Civil engineers are the ones responsible for deciding which category of geosynthetics to use in their projects, as each material has specific properties tailored for certain purposes. Geogrids are polymeric grids in uniaxial and biaxial configurations. Strength characteristics of each configuration are concentrated in the principal direction(s) of the ribs. Their main function is… Continue reading Geogrids vs. Geotextiles: Choosing the right geosynthetic

With a principal function of reinforcing soil, geogrids find uses across industries due to their tensile strength and ability to distribute loads across a variety of subgrades. But did you know that the aperture of a geogrid is not fixed? What is the optimal aperture size for geogrids in your next project? This blog details… Continue reading Geogrid aperture sizes: Impact on soil reinforcement

  As civil engineers, the goal isn’t just building—it’s about creating structures that stand the test of time. Geogrids play a key role in reinforcing soil and improving stability in many projects today. This guide is designed to give you a clear overview of how to properly install geogrids and get the best results. When… Continue reading Comprehensive guide to geogrid installation for soil stability

Understanding soil’s load-bearing capacity is a critical aspect of structural design and construction. Historically, builders relied on experience and observation to construct structures. The science of understanding soil behaviour and capacity was unknown. With sheer observations and requirements to understand soil behaviour, scientists coined the term ‘load bearing capacity of soil’. Karl von Terzaghi, an Austrian… Continue reading What is load bearing capacity of soil?

Soil stabilization alters the physical, chemical, or biological properties of soil to improve its stability, shear strength, load-bearing capacity, and geotechnical features for construction use. Soil stabilization, a branch of geotechnical engineering, improves soil properties by altering its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. This is done by reducing permeability and increasing its overall strength before construction… Continue reading Soil stabilization techniques: common methods and products

Geogrids are geosynthetic materials used for reinforcing and stabilizing soil structures. They have high tensile strength and a higher elastic modulus than soil, allowing them to distribute loads more effectively and provide better reinforcement in construction applications than would otherwise be possible. Geogrids can be used in soil reinforcement, retaining wall reinforcement, slope stabilization, and more. “Geogrids… Continue reading What are the physical properties of geogrids?