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...

In road infrastructure projects, one of the most important aspects is to guarantee pavement stability with geosynthetics. This aspect is taken care of by the subgrade soil which, in some cases, may not be sufficiently resistant or stable, compromising the useful life of the pavement and the service condition of the road. To...

In infrastructure projects, the choice of appropriate subdrainage systems is essential to ensure performance and durability. Traditional solutions can be costly and inefficient, but alternatives such as subdrainage systems with geotextiles or geosynthetics and perforated pipe, filter pipe or perforated pipe confined in sand or filter gravel...

The implementation of efficient subdrainage systems is fundamental in infrastructure projects to ensure the durability and functionality of structures such as pavements and retaining walls. In this context, geotextiles and perforated pipe systems are key materials, offering advanced solutions for groundwater management and moisture control...

In road rehabilitation projects, the implementation of FORTGRID ASPHALT geogrids for asphalt layers plays a crucial role. FORTGRID ASPHALT polyester woven geogrids not only reinforce the asphalt concrete layer, but also control and reduce reflective cracking. To ensure their optimum performance, it is essential to follow proper handling practices and...

GEOTEXTIL HYDROTUBE TUBES are geocontainers of tubular shape, with perimeters up to 15 m for capacities up to 12 m3 per linear meter, which are manufactured on request according to the project conditions and are filled by hydraulic means, with a fluid mixture of sand and water or sludge. ...

Seismic risk refers to the probability and consequences of earthquakes occurring in a given geographical area, affecting both infrastructure and human lives. This risk is assessed by considering the historical seismic activity, the geology of the site and the vulnerability of the buildings in the area. Seismic risk...

Over time, the technical literature reports cases of failures in reinforced soil walls, whose analysis leaves important lessons and a collection of recommendations for an adequate design and construction of this type of structures, as in the following example ...