Expansive soils experience significant volume variations in response to changes in humidity. Thus, the incorporation of geosynthetics, such as geogrids and geocells, considerably mitigates the adverse effects of swelling and shrinkage, including preventing cracks in structures and stabilizing roads.
Products used
Geogrids
Geocells
Geogrids
Geocells
Application sectors
Roads
Urban Development
Mining
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Remediation
Ports and Airports
Roads
Urban Development
Mining
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Remediation
Ports and Airports
Roads
Urban Development
Mining
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Remediation
Ports and Airports
Selected projects
Rehabilitation of the Puerto Rey – Montería Highway, Córdoba, Colombia
Rehabilitation of the Puerto Rey – Montería Highway, Córdoba, Colombia
Rehabilitation of the Puerto Rey – Montería Highway, Córdoba, Colombia
In response to the need to restore the structural performance of the road, longitudinal cracks generated by active clays, particularly kaolinite, were identified. Although this clay is in the low activity range, it was sufficient to compromise a lightweight structure such as flexible pavement, causing premature deformations.
As a solution, multiaxial geogrids (triangular in shape) were implemented. Their greater dimensional stability compared to biaxial geogrids allowed for optimized pavement performance. This technology reduced rutting and mitigated the formation of new cracks, improving the road’s durability.
Rehabilitation of the Puerto Rey – Montería Highway, Córdoba, Colombia
In response to the need to restore the structural performance of the road, longitudinal cracks generated by active clays, particularly kaolinite, were identified. Although this clay is in the low activity range, it was sufficient to compromise a lightweight structure such as flexible pavement, causing premature deformations.
As a solution, multiaxial geogrids (triangular in shape) were implemented. Their greater dimensional stability compared to biaxial geogrids allowed for optimized pavement performance. This technology reduced rutting and mitigated the formation of new cracks, improving the road’s durability.
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Success stories
Dynamic Barriers Against Debris Flows – Chosica, Lima, Peru
stability and containment
The Problem In recent years, the district of Chosica in Lima has been affected by debris flows (huaicos) generated in its ravines. In 2015 alone, nine fatalities were reported, 341...
TDM’s Geosynthetics Division Joins Geoquest to Strengthen Its Capabilities and Expand Its Reach Across Latin America
GeosyntheticsLATAM
TDM announces that its geosynthetics division has joined Geoquest, a geotechnical engineering company and part of Soletanche Freyssinet, a VINCI Group company, following the agreement announced in June 2026 and...
Dynamic Barriers Against Debris Flows – Chosica, Lima, Peru
stability and containment
The Problem In recent years, the district of Chosica in Lima has been affected by debris flows (huaicos) generated in its ravines. In 2015 alone, nine fatalities were reported, 341...
TDM’s Geosynthetics Division Joins Geoquest to Strengthen Its Capabilities and Expand Its Reach Across Latin America
GeosyntheticsLATAM
TDM announces that its geosynthetics division has joined Geoquest, a geotechnical engineering company and part of Soletanche Freyssinet, a VINCI Group company, following the agreement announced in June 2026 and...