GRIDS FIND NEW USES

A description is given of a symposium held by the Institute of Civil Engineers entitled Polymer Grid Reinforcement in Civil Engineering. The conference was devoted to past and possible future uses of Tensar, Netlon's molecularly orientated polymer reinforcing grid. The latest research involves the use of Tensar in asphalt and cement composites and examples of trials are given. Trials at Nottingham University showed that rutting is reduced by 50%, selective cracking from underlying joints virtually eliminated, and that asphalt placing temperature of 140 degrees C has no effect. The use of Tensar and similar materials in concrete are described and compared. This includes work by Sheffield University on non-structural applications and by Leeds University on high strength concrete. Mention is also made of Strathclyde University's research into soil stabilisation. (TRRL)

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  • Features: Figures; Photos;
  • Pagination: p. 18
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  • Accession Number: 00395095
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
  • Files: ITRD, TRIS
  • Created Date: Aug 31 1985 12:00AM