TenCate Geosynthetics Introduces Woven Geosynthetic For Soil Stabilization

TenCate Geosynthetics North America announced it has developed a patented, woven geosynthetic for soil stabilization and base course reinforcement applications when differential settlement occurs due to heaving in the subgrade soils.

TenCate Mirafi H2Ri is a wicking geosynthetic created from high-tenacity polypropylene filaments and patented wicking filaments formed into an innovative weave to provide reinforcement strength and soil interaction integrated with high soil retention and wicking capabilities.

“The exciting aspect about TenCate Mirafi H2Ri is that it provides a geosynthetic solution in applications of subgrade heaving where traditionally geosynthetics have not performed well,” said Brett Odgers, market manager for roadway reinforcement at TenCate Geosynthetics N.A.

The woven geosynthetic contains special, proprietary hydrophilic and hygroscopic yarn that provides wicking action through the plane of the geosynthetic while maintaining higher tensile modulus properties than the current stabilization products. This patented, woven geosynthetic has a double layer construction that provides separation factor with filtration and drainage. Uniform openings provide consistent filtration and flow characteristics of a fine to coarse sand layer.

Source: TenCate Geosynthetics North America