Reinforced soil walls in areas with flood potential are a widely used solution in road, urban and hydraulic infrastructure projects. However, when these walls are located in areas with high water tables or flood risk, the design must incorporate more demanding hydraulic, geotechnical and durability criteria. The following...

Hydraulic protections with geosynthetics have become a strategic alternative to the growing threats associated with flooding, scour and fluvial erosion. These problems require engineering solutions that are reliable, quick to implement and technically proven. In this context, geosynthetics made from high tenacity polyester are consolidating as key allies...

The foundation of fuel tanks is a critical aspect in industrial projects developed on soils with low bearing capacity. In Corinto, Nicaragua, a fuel tank foundation reinforcement project was carried out using soil improvement techniques that guarantee structural stability and long-term operational safety. Geotechnical challenges in the...

In this project, the reinforcement of pavements with geosynthetics in Dalandia Kachipay (Cali) guaranteed pavement performance even in unfavorable subgrade conditions. This case clearly shows the benefits of geosynthetic pavement reinforcement in complex road projects. Soil problems During the design stage, it was identified that the project would be carried out in...

5 Tips to ensure the successful installation of FORTGRID ASPHALT geogrids for the reinforcement and crack control of asphalt layers: Correct surface preparation: The geogrid must be placed completely tensioned and adhered to a uniform, clean and dry surface. For this reason, existing irregularities, especially on surfaces resulting from...

Reinforced soil walls have established themselves as a reliable solution for road, urban and industrial projects thanks to their high structural performance and competitive cost. However, to guarantee their long-term stability, it is essential to apply good practices in design, material selection and construction. Here are 5 tips...

Hydraulic management in rivers, lagoons, reservoirs and coastal areas requires resistant, stable and sustainable alternatives. Therefore, more and more projects are implementing solutions with geosynthetics for hydraulic control, since they allow mitigating erosion, rehabilitating banks, stabilizing slopes and extending the useful life of the infrastructure. Before selecting the ideal system, it is key to evaluate...

How resistant are Geoestera hydromesh to severe hydraulic conditions? The growing demand for geosynthetic containers, river dike rehabilitation and erosion control in riverbanks and coastal areas has increased the use of GEOESTERA hydromesh for solutions to severe hydraulic conditions. In these types of applications, it is essential to know how to...

In the field of hydraulic and coastal engineering, impregnated geocontainers made of high tenacity polyester geotextiles represent an advanced, sustainable and efficient technical solution. These systems allow the containment, protection and rehabilitation of structures subjected to erosion processes or intense hydraulic stresses. At Geomatrix, specialized solutions are developed as...

Reinforced soil walls are an efficient solution in geotechnical engineering to stabilize slopes and retaining structures. In these systems, reinforcement materials play a key role, and the two most common alternatives are geotextiles and geogrids.in this article we analyze the main differences between geotextiles vs. geogrids in soil retaining walls...