Gridtex is a high performance woven geotextile, engineered for reinforcement applications and suitable for strengthening a wide range of materials. It is capable of fulfilling many of the functions required of a geogrid, whilst at the same time offering all the benefits of a woven geotextile.
High performance weave is capable of performing many functions of a geogrid whilst offering the benefits of a woven geotextile.
Gridtex has an extremely high surface friction which interacts fully with adjacent aggregate materials, often providing and replacing the interlock function that typically requires a geogrid. The interaction with the aggregate layers allows the use of a thinner construction depth which offers cost savings on the project, as well as reducing the environmental impact.
Gridtex has equivalent capacity at low strain to geogrid products with similar strength grading. However, the increased ultimate tensile strength provides additional security to the construction. ABG have completed a shear box testing programme with UKAS accredited laboratories to characterise the performance in different materials.
Most engineers are aware that on ground of CBR >3% research has shown that geogrids need the addition of a geotextile to prevent the intrusion of fines that severely reduce performance. Gridtex performs the function of both geogrid and geotextile in one product to provide a significant cost saving.
Using Gridtex provides cost effective stabilisation for subbase and capping layers. It can also be used for formation reinforcement of earth embankments, sludge lagoon closures, trench covers and beds.
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