In reinforced soil wall projects, attention is often focused on the length of the reinforcements, the load-bearing capacity, or the overall stability. However, one of the aspects that causes the most problems on-site and throughout the system’s service life is often a seemingly simple detail: drainage. The…

Reflective cracking in asphalt pavements is one of the main deterioration mechanisms in rehabilitated flexible structures. This phenomenon occurs when cracks or joints in the existing pavement propagate into the new asphalt overlay. Although traditional interventions tend to focus on overlay placement or surface replacement, the most common mechanism of deterioration is...

Reinforced soil retaining walls (SRF) function as a composite system in which the soil and the reinforcement elements work together to resist the stresses. For this reason, the analysis of the safety factors in reinforced soil walls cannot be approached from a single criterion, but as a composite system...

Rigid or flexible hydraulic liners are one of the most important decisions in the design of erosion and scour control structures. Choosing the right type of liner can make all the difference in the hydraulic, structural and construction performance of a project. In the design of hydraulic works for erosion and scour control, the...

How do biaxial geogrids work in granular pavement layers? Biaxial geogrids in granular pavement layers are a key solution for improving the structural performance of roads. In the world of pavements, there are solutions that go unnoticed for those who are not on site, but that make a huge difference...

In mechanically stabilized soil walls (MSE), the forming soil is one of the most decisive elements for the overall behavior of the structure. The quality of the backfill in MSE walls directly influences the soil-reinforcement interaction, stress distribution and long-term stability. Although many times the...

In road infrastructure projects and operating platforms, the presence of a high water table in the subgrade represents one of the most critical conditions from a geotechnical point of view. This situation not only affects the bearing capacity of the soil, but also alters its stress-strain behavior due to the direct interaction between...

In many civil engineering projects, the selection of geotextiles plays a key role in ensuring performance in road works, drainage, soil stabilization and structure protection. However, proper geotextile selection is not always as straightforward as it seems. Poor selection can lead to costly failures, loss of performance, and reduction of...

Why do Terratrac blankets make a difference? In infrastructure, mining and water projects, slope erosion control is not only an environmental requirement: it is a critical factor for project stability, durability and cost. However, achieving successful and sustainable revegetation remains one of the biggest challenges...

For decades, gabions and rip-rap have been the standard for bank protection. However, their economic viability depends to a large extent on the proximity of a rock quarry with the appropriate gradation. In projects located in areas of difficult...