GEOMODS 150 UNIAXIAL
High tenacity polyester (PET) yarn, knitted into a stable geogrid and polymer coated.
Key Features
75-year design life
Resistant to biological degradation, alkalis, acids, and naturally occurring chemicals
Applications
Civil Engineering
- Used for soil reinforcement in retaining walls
- reinforced slopes
- subgrade stabilization
Environmental
- landfill expansions
Other Applications
- embankments over soft soils
- surcharged embankments
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Regional Information
Product specifications and applications by region
Regional Overview
GEOMODS 150 UNIAXIAL, a high-strength geogrid, is extensively used in British Columbia for a variety of civil engineering and environmental applications. Given the province's diverse topography and climatic conditions, the product has shown excellent performance in soil reinforcement, retaining walls, reinforced slopes, and subgrade stabilization, especially in areas with significant annual rainfall.
Notable Projects
Project 1
Fraser River Retaining Walls Project
Project 2
Vancouver Landfill Expansion
Climate Considerations
Designed to withstand temperatures ranging from -40°C to +30°C, GEOMODS 150 UNIAXIAL exhibits superior durability and tensile strength during BC's cold winters and temperate summers. It maintains stability and performance despite heavy rainfall and moisture-laden soils, typical of BC's coastal areas.
Industry Applications
Mining
In BC's mining sector, GEOMODS 150 UNIAXIAL is used to stabilize tailings dams and heap leach pads, providing secure and efficient containment.
Transportation
For transportation projects, it is used in the construction of mountain highways and bridges, offering slope stabilization and ground reinforcement in challenging terrains.
Environmental
In environmental projects, the product is used for landfill expansions and erosion control measures, providing a sustainable and resilient solution.
Regional Overview
In Alberta, the GEOMODS 150 UNIAXIAL geogrid is widely used in the oil & gas and mining industries, as well as in transportation and environmental projects. Its high tensile strength and durability make it ideal for the province's challenging climates and varied soil conditions.
Notable Projects
Project 1
Fort McMurray Oil Sands Project
Project 2
Edmonton LRT Expansion
Climate Considerations
The product's resilience in temperatures from -40°C to +30°C makes it ideal for Alberta's harsh winters and hot summers. It maintains integrity and performance under freeze-thaw cycles and in areas with high clay content soils, common in Alberta.
Industry Applications
Oil And Gas
In Alberta's oil sands, GEOMODS 150 UNIAXIAL is used for constructing access roads and platforms, offering stability in soft ground conditions and improving the efficiency of operations.
Mining
In mining, it is used for ground stabilization in open-pit mines and tailings management, ensuring safety and operational continuity.
Transportation
In transportation projects, it is used for the construction and reinforcement of highways, railroads, and airport runways, ensuring durable infrastructure.
