Tensar International Company Profile
Tensar International was established in 1983 and is a privately operated company which specialises in the design and manufacture of soil reinforcement and ground stabilisation solutions. The company is a global leader in the supply of geogrid and geotextile products which are widely used for roads, railways, runways, ports, marine and waterways, mining, embankments, erosion protection, housing, retail and commercial developments and numerous other applications throughout the world.
Tensar International is committed to providing clients with cost effective, time efficient products that offer major environmental benefits and resolve difficult construction issues easily. The company has a global network of sales offices, manufacturing facilities and distributors. There are teams of design and application engineers that can work closely with the client offering a full design service including Professional Indemnity cover to achieve the objective efficiently and within budget.
Applications
The range of Tensar solutions are widely used for ground stabilisation, soil stabilisation/reinforcement and asphalt reinforcement applications. Key applications include:
- Ground stabilisation solutions
- Earth retaining walls and slopes
- Asphalt reinforcement
- Rail track support
- Unpaved roads and working platforms
- Paved roads and other paved areas
- Erosion control
- Retaining walls
- Steep slopes
- Mining roof and wall support
- Foundation support
- Coastal protection
- Sustainable construction and green engineering
- Landfill construction.
Systems and Products
The systems and products designed and produced to internationally-recognised certification will provide long term, cost effective solutions to a vast array of civil engineering problems. Products include:
- Tensar TriAx TX and TX-G: TriAx is a highly successful biaxial geogrid with a unique triangular grid structure which offers multi-directional tensile stiffness in which aggregate particles interlock within the apertures to create a mechanically stabilised layer with exceptional performance. Applications include heavily trafficked areas, areas with high ground water and poorly graded fills.
- Tensartech Systems: Tensartech is a range of systems which include geogrid technology and is widely specified for retaining walls, bridge abutments, slope reinforcement and embankment foundations.
- Tensar RE and UX Uniaxial Geogrids: Tensar RE and UX uniaxial geogrids offer reinforced soil structures with a design life of 120 years. The geogrids are available in a range of strengths and are designed to interlock with soil and fill materials, making them a major component in Tensartech earth retaining systems.
- Glasstex: Glasstex has been developed specifically for asphalt reinforcement. The systems incorporate high tensile modulus glass fibres and are widely used to provide effective solutions for pavement repairs.
- AR-G: AR-G is a structural reinforcement of asphalt layers in pavements and provides a long term solution against cracking and rutting.
- Biaxial Geogrid SS: Biaxial Geogrid SS is the original biaxial geogrid which is used for spanning small voids on roads, working platforms and reinforced foundations.
- Tensar Mat: Tensar Mat is a cost effective and simple erosion solution for steep slopes and areas which are prone to occasional water inundation, wave run-up or high velocity flows on riverbanks, shorelines, ditches, spillways and flood bunds.
- Mining Grid: Mining grids provide a lightweight, easy to fit alternative to conventional metal systems. The systems are corrosion resistant and flame retardant and used for pillar wrapping, rib control and roof matting applications.
- Tensartech TW1 Wall System: The TW1 wall system is a pre-cast concrete modular block facing which is connected to uniaxial geogrids to create strong and durable retaining walls and abutments that offer a 120-year lifespan. The system is available in many colours and finishes and allows for curves, corners, stairs and other features to be incorporated.
- Tensartech Greenslope: Greenslope is a perfect solution for steep slopes and embankments of up to 70 degrees especially in environmentally sensitive areas and provides a 60 to 120-year lifespan. The erosion mat helps to retain a thin topsoil veneer and establish a good vegetation cover. Tensartech NaturalGreen is available for slopes of less than 45 degrees.
- Tensartech TR2 System: TR2 is a fast and cost effective solution for temporary walls and thrust relief structures. The steel mesh face units are lined with heavy duty geotextile which are connected to uniaxial geogrid soil reinforcement and offer a design life of 120 years.
- Tensartech Mesa Wall System: Tensartech Mesa is made up of pre-cast modular blocks which are connected to uniaxial geogrids and provide a fast, easy and cost effective construction solution for earth retaining walls and bridge abutments.
- Tensartech Keystone Wall System: Tensartech Keystone is a pre-cast concrete modular block of 0.2m high and can form a near vertical face. The system is available in a range of finishes and colours and provides cost effective solutions for abutments and walls.
- Tensartech RockWall: Tensartech RockWall is an attractive and cost effective alternative to mass gabion structures. RockWall comprises aesthetically pleasing steel wire and stone and is an ideal solution for most earth retaining structures.
- Tensartech Geocell Mattress System: Tensartech Geocell Mattress system is an effective embankment construction solution where contractors are faced with soft foundation soils, brownfield sites and weak and variable ground. The system creates a 1m deep stiff foundation platform that mitigates the effects of differential settlement, reduces lateral spread and increases bearing capacity.
- Tensar Movies: We have a collection of Tensar movies to demonstrate our products and services
Tensar International prides itself on offering a wide range of low environmental impact products and a range of services for numerous applications and market sectors. The expert specialised support teams provide services including specific project design, site visits, installation method recommendations and application training. The sales teams welcome enquiries from all industry sectors and can offer further information on all the products and services offered by Tensar International.
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