Geosynthetics are commonly used to overcome the inherently low tensile strength of soils. This then allows the use of on-site soils in many applications to be incorporated into the structure without the need to import costly replacement materials.

Geosynthetics in soil reinforcement applications typically allow;

· an improvement in embankment stability on soft soils by providing a tensile element across potential deep seated failure planes.

· an increase in the apparent shear strength of a soil allowing slopes to be constructed at much steeper angles of repose than the natural soil could adopt without the inclusion of the geosynthetic.

· an increase in the shear strength of a soil and in combination with a facing element such as a segmental block wall or gabion structure, to allow retaining structures to be built to significant wall heights.

We have a range of soil reinforcement solutions:

Geogrids to assist in the stabilisation of subgrade soils and retaining structures.

High strength structural geotextiles.