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...

FORTGRID geogrid reinforced soil is an innovative solution for stabilizing slopes on steep terrain. In San Mateo, Manta, Ecuador, this technology was applied to develop a house on a steep slope. Manta, in the province of Manabí, is one of the country's main urban and port centers. In addition, its strategic location in front of the...

The Provincial Municipality of Cajamarca, in partnership with SEDACAJ and Newmont, has developed an important water infrastructure project on the outskirts of the city. This is an elevated tank of 1,100 m³, located in the Qhapaq Ñan area, which supplies drinking water to more than 20,000 inhabitants. This project faced major...

Asphalt overlays on cracked pavements work under a scenario of cyclic tensile and shear loading, which generates the early appearance of reflected cracks on the surface. In this context, Geomatrix has developed and evaluated the performance of its FORTGRID ASPHALT geogrids. These geogrids are used as asphalt reinforcement systems to control the appearance of...

The mining industry faces efficiency, safety and sustainability challenges. In this context, geosynthetics in mining, such as geotextiles and geogrids, have become key allies to optimize construction and environmental processes. These innovative solutions offer multiple benefits over traditional techniques, allowing for better ground control, tailings management, and the use of geotextiles and geogrids....

A growing challenge: protecting river banks In a world where extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, geocontainers for river bank rehabilitation are presented as a smart solution to protect rivers and water bodies, reducing erosion and strengthening infrastructure. Traditional solutions, such as riverbanks, have been...