ArmorGrid® Pavement Stabilization
Reinforced pavement structure solutions for roads, culverts, paths, emergency lanes, parking lots, green parking, and Low Impact Development projects.
ArmorGrid® Key Features:
ArmorGrid® is packed with innovative features that set it apart from traditional pavement reinforcement methods:.
3D Geocell Structure
Stiff, 3D grid design enhances the stability and reinforcement of pavement structures.
Material Composition
Made from 100% recycled LDPE, primarily sourced from plastic bags. Remains stiff yet flexible, even in cold temperatures, without becoming brittle.
Open Grid Cell Design
Allows for permeability while effectively confining granular materials within the pavement structure.
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ArmorGrid™ Benefits:
By choosing ArmorGrid® for your pavement projects, you gain access to several important benefits that ensure long-term performance and cost-effectiveness:
Enhanced Stability
Prevents lateral and vertical movement of granular materials, reducing the risk of rutting caused by wheel loads.
Superior Load Distribution:
Handles lateral loads in both tension and compression, unlike traditional stiff geogrids or flexible geocells, maximizing pavement stiffness and overall structural integrity.
Versatile Application
Ideal for use over soft subgrades, transitions between flexible and rigid pavement structures (e.g., concrete pavers to cast-in-place concrete), and over utilities requiring additional reinforcement.
Durability and Low Maintenance
ArmorGrid®'s durability reduces the need for frequent repairs, ensuring your pavement structures remain in optimal condition for years to come.
Why Choose ArmorGrid® Over a Concrete Base?
When comparing traditional concrete bases to ArmorGrid®, the advantages of using ArmorGrid® are clear. Unlike a concrete base that traps the pavers and bedding layer between heavy wheel loads and a rigid foundation, leading to accelerated degradation, ArmorGrid® offers a flexible, resilient alternative.
Sustainability and Environmental Benefits
ArmorGrid® is not just effective; it’s eco-friendly too. Made from recycled plastic, ArmorGrid® offers numerous environmental advantages. By maximizing pavement stiffness and strength, it reduces the need for deep excavation and thick granular layers, which in turn minimizes the amount of material removed from and imported to the site. This reduction in material use helps decrease truck traffic, air pollution, and noise pollution. ArmorGrid® is also quick and easy to install, leading to faster project completion and significant cost savings. The reduced thickness of the pavement structure further cuts down on time and effort, enhancing productivity and lowering overall life cycle costs.
Superior Performance in Wet Conditions
Concrete bases may perform adequately under dry conditions, but the introduction of water into the pavement structure significantly reduces their durability. ArmorGrid®, on the other hand, stabilizes the pavement structure more effectively in wet conditions, ensuring longer-lasting performance. Even in ideal conditions, an ArmorGrid® base prevents quicker wear and tear of pavers and bedding layers compared to concrete.
Versatile Applications of ArmorGrid®
ArmorGrid® excels in various applications, making it a versatile solution for numerous construction challenges. It is ideal for stabilizing transitions between different pavement structures, such as from rigid to flexible surfaces, and is commonly used in areas like bridge approach slabs to flexible asphalt pavement, transitions from asphalt to concrete pavers, and flexible pavements to rigid structures like garages. Additionally, ArmorGrid® provides stability around catch basins, maintenance holes, and under or above pipes, culverts, and utilities to reduce deformation and settlement. It also strengthens foundation support for retaining walls by maximizing load distribution and reducing bearing pressure on foundation soil.
The Power of ArmorGrid®
ArmorGrid® is a cutting-edge 3D geocell that delivers enhanced resilience and durability across all applications. Its superior load distribution reduces both overall and differential settlement, maintaining pavement integrity. Faster installation and reduced maintenance lead to significant time and cost savings, making ArmorGrid® a highly efficient solution.
