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GlasGrid® asphalt geogrids are a high strength, reinforcement grid designed to control reflective cracking in asphalt concrete overlays on roads, freeways, bridges and car parks. GlasGrid reduces both thermal and stress-related cracking. This interlayer system is composed of a series of fiberglass strands coated with an elastomeric polymer and formed into a grid structure. Each strand has a remarkably high tensile strength and high modulus of elasticity; this is particularly important as asphalt concrete typically cracks at low strains, making GlasGrid stronger than steel by weight.
The fiberglass grid “sandwiched” between the levelling and surface courses of asphalt, is designed to turn crack stresses horizontally and dissipate the stress. GlasGrid helps retard cracking from reflecting through a new asphalt overlay to the surface. Its self-adhesive application allows for quick and easy installation.
GlasGrid is the ideal product solution for the following applications:
- Asphalt reinforcement
- Resurfacing existing roads
- Over road widening joints
- New road construction
- Small local repairs to potholes, joints and superstructures
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WHY CHOOSE GLASGRID?
- Reduces both thermal and stress-related cracking by 2 to 3 times
- Extends pavement service life by up to 300%, lasting up to 3 times longer than unreinforced structures
- Reduces maintenance costs by up to 50% over the life of an average road and reduces downward rut depth by 25%
- Reduces total CO2 emissions by around 20% per kilometre used over 30 years, compared to unreinforced roads and pavements due to fewer repairs
- Provides up to 10% better waterproofing and drainage
- Possesses sufficient creep characteristics to resist a high level of sustained stress over long periods of time
- Polymer coating improves compatibility with bitumen
- Excellent UV and oxidation resistance
- Quick and efficient installation, up to 6000m² /hour with dedicated installation tractor
- Suitable for use in paving fabric applications as it has a low elongation and it bonds well on the levelling course
- Fully millable and recyclable after its service life
- Available in rolls from 1.5m to 3.0m wide
APPLICATIONS
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FUNCTION
Reinforcement
Geosynthetics provides additional strength to soils and aggregate. Used to reinforce steep slopes, and to stabilise road or rail construction over weak and variable soils. Enables embankments to be constructed over very soft foundations and to build slopes at steeper angles than would be possible with unreinforced soil. Geosynthetics (or geogrids) are also used to bridge over voids that may develop below load bearing granular layers (roads and railways) or below cover systems in landfill applications.
