Applications Geofoam

1 applications

1.1 slope stabilization
1.2 embankments
1.3 reduced digging
1.4 retaining structures
1.5 utility protection
1.6 pavement insulation

applications

a brief summary of applications can found at:

slope stabilization

landslide

slope stabilization use of geofoam in order reduce mass , gravitational force in area may subject failure, such landslide. geofoam 50 times lighter other traditional fills similar compressive strengths. allows geofoam maximize available right-of-way on embankment. geofoam s light weight , ease of installation reduces construction time , labor costs.

geofoam used lighweight earthworks build bridge overpass on weak soil near montreal


embankments

embankments using geofoam allow great reduction in necessary side slopes compared typical fills. reducing side slope of embankment can increase usable space on either side. these embankments can built upon soils affected differential settlement without being affected. maintenance costs associated geofoam embankments lower when compared embankments using natural soil.

reduced digging

geofoam used core filling inside of car bridge near montreal

some week , soft soil cannot support weight of desired structure; overpass bridge on nearby picture. if built out of traditional earthwork filling, have been heavy , deform weak soil underneath , dammage bridge. reduce costs not digging bedrock, geofoam used interior filling of bridge

retaining structures

geofoam used in retaining wall

using geofoam retaining structures provides reduction in lateral pressure preventing settlement , improving waterproofing. geofoam s light weight reduce lateral force on retaining wall or abutment. important install draining system under geofoam prevent problems built-up hydrostatic pressure or buoyancy.

utility protection

utility protection possible using geofoam reduce vertical stresses on pipes , other sensitive utilities. reducing weight on top of utility using geofoam instead of typical soil prevents utilities potential issues, such collapses.

pavement insulation

pavement insulation use of geofoam under pavement pavement thickness can controlled frost heave conditions. using geofoam sub-grade insulation element decrease differential thickness. geofoam 98% air volume, making effective thermal insulator. proper installation of geofoam important gaps between geofoam blocks work against geofoam s insulating effects.