Buoyancy Calculations of EPS Geofoam
Expanded Polystyrene geofoam weighs about 1% of the weight of soil. Add in the fact that this material weighs 10% the weight of alternative lightweight materials and you can see why it is used for buoyancy purposes.
Flute Fillers and Secant Piles Are Our Specialties
When it comes to heavy construction or deep excavation projects requiring significant support systems, think of flute fillers and secant walls, then think of Poly Molding.
Swimming Anyone?
The title “Swimming Anyone” isn’t exactly a reference to constructing a swimming pool in a round shape using Geofoam, but heck, we are only so clever.
Ordering Geofoam? Know What You’re Getting
Many architects, structural engineers, and industrial contractors know, there is more than one grade of geofoam. Know what you’re getting when you are ordering geofoam; it should be marked and validated by the provider lest a catastrophe occur.
What Do a Golf Course and Geofoam Have in Common?
What does a golf course and Geofoam have in common? I have to level with you, that Geofoam has been used for so many things it’s hard to be straight on all of its uses
Who Says Geofoam Is Just a Construction Product?
There’s no doubt about it, Geofoam is a great construction product, but it’s far more than that. Sure, it’s used for stabilizing shifting earth, supporting airport runways, train railbeds, even assisting in rooftop garden projects.
How Green Roofing is Combatting Climate Change in New York
The City of New York is taking its stand on combating climate change with green roofing. That doesn’t mean that we’ll be seeing skyscrapers being torn down to be rebuilt with Central Park Annexes adorning them, it does mean that the powers that be are taking up a challenge many believe makes tremendous sense at a time all-to-necessary
New York State Department of Transportation Regarding Geofoam
Governing bodies have rules, regulations, and guidelines for just about everything, including Geofoam. The State of New York Department of Transportation has such guidelines for the use of geo-technical supplies and equipment.
Geosynthetics: What Natural Disasters Have in Common
Geofoam, with a little help from elasticized geosynthetic panels could protect levees, sidewalls, against hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as other natural disasters.
Flute Filler – Benefits & Commercial Use
Metal roofing on residential and commercial structures is strengthened by using the ribbed profile to create adequate support for the roofing material.
