EPS GEOFOAM'S ACCEPTANCE CONTINUES TO GROW

After decades of research, project use, and academic discussion, expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam is finally advancing in acceptance. This article reports on the uses of EPS geofoam, describing some current uses of this material. The author notes that the low density, general resistance to differential settlement, and ability to distribute loads over prolonged use helped bring about EPS geofoam acceptance in many transportation projects. One sidebar reports on the geofoam standard which is being considered by the ASTM International's Committee on Geosynthetics, subcommittee D35.03 (geofoam). The article concludes with a list of four resources for readers wishing to obtain additional information.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Industrial Fabrics Association International

  1801 W County Road B W
  Roseville, MN  United States  55113-4061
• Authors:
  • Kelsey, C
• Publication Date: 2004-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 18-21
• Serial:
  • GFR Engineering Solutions for Roads, Soil, Water and Waste
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Industrial Fabrics Association International
  • ISSN: 0882-4983

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Load transfer; Low density; Physical properties; Polystyrene
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00983644
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 6 2004 12:00AM