Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam Vs. Traditional Fill
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2013 Public Works Magazine
Developed in the 1960’s as an engineered geotechnical material, expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam performs well in numerous applications and was designated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as a “priority, market-ready technology” in 2006. As outlined in the spring 2013 Public Works magazine annual reference “Manual”, geofoam is 100% recyclable and non-toxic and it’s lightweight fill is used to reduce vertical stresses beneath embankments and lateral stresses on retaining walls, abutments, or foundations.
Read more in the Public Works magazine:
- geofoam defining properties
- how to choose a geofoam supplier
- per-cubic-yard costs of various fills
- public works applications
- key benefits
- EPS goefoam cost vs. other fills
Read more on Geofoam:
- Rigid Foam….not just for insulation
- Reducing Loads for Soft Soil Remediation
- Slope Repair Problem & Solution
- Geofoam Offers Performance & Efficiency for Bridge Reconstruction
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Nico Sutmoller, Insulfoam Geofoam Specialist
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