Geomods 40 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
- embankments over soft soils
- landfill expansions
- surcharged embankments
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Regional Information
Product specifications and applications by region
Regional Overview
The Geomods 40 Uniaxial Geogrid is a high-strength, soil reinforcement product extensively used in British Columbia for a variety of civil engineering applications. Given the province's diverse geological conditions, it successfully provides strength and stability to retaining walls, reinforced slopes, and surcharged embankments, particularly within the mining and transportation sectors.
Notable Projects
Project 1
Highway 97 retaining wall reinforcement
Project 2
New Afton Mine slope stabilization
Climate Considerations
Given BC's wide-ranging climate conditions, Geomods 40 performs well in temperatures from -40°C to +30°C, maintaining its tensile strength and durability even in the coastal rainforest, interior, and northern climates.
Industry Applications
Mining
In BC's mining industry, Geomods 40 is used for slope stabilization and landfill expansions, providing reliable ground support in challenging terrain and reducing the risks associated with soil erosion and landslides.
Transportation
For transportation projects, it offers subgrade stabilization for roadways, particularly in mountainous regions where steep slopes and unstable ground conditions are common.
Environmental
From an environmental perspective, it minimizes the impact on natural landscapes by reinforcing existing structures and reducing the need for extensive ground modification.
Regional Overview
In Alberta, the Geomods 40 Uniaxial Geogrid is primarily utilized in the oil & gas and transportation sectors. Its high tensile strength and durability make it ideal for use in the province's extreme climate, especially for projects like subgrade stabilization and embankments over soft soils.
Notable Projects
Project 1
Fort McMurray landfill expansion
Project 2
Highway 63 subgrade stabilization
Climate Considerations
In Alberta's wide temperature range of -40°C to +30°C, Geomods 40 effectively retains its structural integrity, making it suitable for both winter construction and spring breakup.
Industry Applications
Oil And Gas
In Alberta's oil and gas sector, Geomods 40 is indispensable for soil reinforcement in landfill expansions, especially in oil sands operations where ground conditions can be challenging.
Mining
Its ultimate tensile strength makes it a key player in mining applications for reinforced slopes and embankments.
Transportation
In the transportation industry, it's used for subgrade stabilization and embankments over soft soils, providing essential support for roadways in a province known for its diverse terrain.
