TerraStop® PET High Strength Woven Geotextiles, made from high tenacity polyester yarns, offer tensile strengths from 100-2000kN/m. These fabrics are ideal for reinforcing soils where high strength and low elongation are essential. Manufactured under ISO 9001, they comply with Qld TMR MRTS 100 & TfNSW R67 QA Specifications.
Key Learnings
- Understand the concepts of rolled soil reinforcement products. How do they work?
- Design Standards discussed: BS8006, AS4678, BRE470
- The difference between long term sustained and dynamic design loads and how they affect products used
- Common Applications: Basal reinforcement over soft soils for embankments; working platforms for plant and vehicular traffic
- Comparison with subbase reinforcement for flexible pavements using geogrids
Hosted By:
Raymond Chow
Technical Sales Engineer, B.E (HONS)
Raymond Chow has been involved with the geosynthetics industry for over 15 years. Graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney, Raymond specialises in retaining wall designs, soft ground improvement, channel and slope protection, and on-site storm water management. Raymond has been on various technical committees addressing geosynthetics, including testing, specification and durability issues.
