A road underdrainage system is a set of facilities designed to capture, convey and evacuate water that accumulates under or next to the layers that make up a pavement structure, in order to avoid problems such as soil saturation, excessive moisture, erosion or hydrostatic pressure on such layers....

Typically, reinforced soil walls are flexible retaining structures that combine soil layers with geosynthetic reinforcements to improve their strength and stability. Their performance depends to a large extent on the materials used, both for the forming and the reinforcement material. Based on the recommendations of the manuals FHWA-NHI-10-024 (Design and Construction...

In the hydraulic design of channels, one of the most important decisions is the choice of the flexible lining that will ensure the stability and durability of the structure against water flow. Among the available options, flexible linings (such as waterproof fabrics, erosion control blankets, confined sheeting, concrete-filled textile formliners...

GEOMATRIX FORTEX high modulus woven geotextiles, made with High Tenacity Polyester (PET) G5 Multifilament fibers, offer high mechanical and hydraulic performance. Its structure with weft insertion allows fast response in tension to soils with low bearing capacity and hydraulic stability in any condition. Ideal for reinforcement with...

In the field of civil engineering, geosynthetics reinforce and stabilize structures by playing a crucial role in improving soil behavior. Their interaction with the ground is based on several transfer mechanisms that ensure efficient load distribution and adequate performance of the reinforced system. The Federal Highway Administration...

During the construction of a bypass road, an instability problem occurred on one of the slopes adjacent to the road. This geotechnical condition compromised the original layout of the upper road, generating a significant risk for the continuity of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The loss of MSR stabilization slope variant not only...

The road connecting the municipalities of Wiwilí and Quilalí in the department of Nueva Segovia, in northern Nicaragua, is of vital importance for the region due to key factors, such as the connection it creates between the departments of Jinotega and Nueva Segovia, facilitating transit between communities that previously faced difficulties in terms of access and...

Due to the high safety requirements and number of operations demanded by the airport pavement, it is necessary to establish a maintenance frequency, including the reinforcement of the asphalt layer, to ensure adequate comfort and operating conditions for aircraft. Solution: At Matecaña airport, in order to perform a maintenance...

In the field of geotechnical engineering and road infrastructure, reinforced soil wall facing systems have revolutionized the way we address soil containment and stabilization challenges. These structures, which combine soil layers with reinforcement materials such as FORTGRID UX geogrids, FORTEX BX geotextiles or...

Reinforced soil walls (RSW) are a widely used solution in civil engineering projects due to their versatility, efficiency and capacity to withstand high loads. However, during design and construction, it is common to encounter horizontal and vertical obstructions, such as pipes, conduits, poles or pre-existing foundations. These obstructions can present significant challenges...