Trails and greenways play a vital role in communities by preserving and creating open spaces for low or no-cost outdoor recreation. Trails designed with permeable surfaces rather than traditional concrete or asphalt allow for better environmental and stormwater management. Since recreational trails can be designed for a wide range of uses, including motorized and non-motorized traffic, it’s important to utilize a solution that is durable and flexible. In this webinar, we will explore a variety of soil stabilization and porous pavement products that can be tailored to the needs of individual projects—including those with hard-to-access areas and stormwater concerns. Multiple types of infill and anchoring methods allow for project customization, resulting in low-maintenance and attractive trails for years to come. Trail embankment stabilization is another consideration when designing recreational trails. The embankments may be part of the existing natural terrain or result from cuts made to accommodate the construction of the new trails. Depending on embankment steepness, the GEOWEB® 3D system can be used to stabilize slopes with single-layer protection or near-vertical, tiered retaining walls with a vegetated fascia. GEOWEB green slopes and walls protect against erosion, reduce stormwater runoff, and create a natural environment for sustainable vegetation. Learning Objectives:… Read more »
Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization for Roads, Highways and Bridges Presented by José Pablo George
Infrastructure development for highways and road corridors faces many challenges when it comes to project design and construction. Building asphalt or concrete roadways over soft soils requires thick base layers of expensive stone, and pavement surfaces often fail just a few years after installation. Expanding road width requires steepening corridor embankments, leading to potential slope failure that can cause road closures and damage. Stormwater management alongside roads is an increasingly common concern due to limited construction space and larger storm events. Presto Geosystems provides cost-effective, low-maintenance, quality solutions for all of these potential issues using our GEOWEB® 3D Soil Stabilization System. In this webinar, we will discuss how to utilize these solutions to address the challenges of aging infrastructure. Learning Objectives: Acquire insights into the innovative methods through which Presto Geosystems’ products can provide enduring stability solutions for roadways and their surrounding environments. Comprehend the performance of geocells under the most challenging soil conditions. Explore various geocell applications and understand their potential usage within roadway corridors. Learn how to employ geocells for effective stormwater runoff management alongside roads, thereby extending pavement lifespan
Extend the Life of Paved & Unpaved Roadways With the GEOWEB System Presented by Sam Justice
When paved and unpaved roadway surfaces are built over weak subgrades, base deterioration can lead to degradation. This causes unwanted deflections, rutting, and cracking in the surface layer. Using the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System reduces the vertical pressure on roadways and provides a high-stiffness foundation. This increases the load capacity of the subgrade allowing it to more effectively handle heavy and repeated vehicle leads. In the base layer under hard pavements, confinement of aggregate significantly reduces movement and settlement, increasing the life of the pavement. Unpaved roadways also benefit from a more stable surface that performs as an on-site stormwater “detention” basin, promoting infiltration at the source and reducing runoff. Learning Objectives: Understand the benefits of using the GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System to stabilize surfaces for unpaved roads using low-quality fill. Discover how 3D-confined base material reduces cross-section and provides a more stable base, especially over soft subgrade soils. Learn how the GEOWEB system reduces vertical pressure and subbase movement. Learn how to design pavement that will help meet on-site stormwater regulations and low environmental impact goals.
Repair & Reduce Slope Erosion Using the GEOWEB System Presented by Sam Justice, P.E.
Earthen slopes are naturally susceptible to erosion due to gravity, water, and surcharge loads. Slope failure can lead to unsightly conditions, landscape and property damage, and costly repairs. The GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System protects soil slopes against these erosive forces. Even extremely steep or tall slopes can be secured with the GEOWEB system. Multiple types of infill and anchoring methods allow for project customization, resulting in a low-maintenance and attractive slope for years to come. Learning Objectives: Understand the causes of slope surface erosion and how they lead to slope failure. Learn how the GEOWEB system can protect slopes against erosive forces. Learn how to apply GEOWEB Slope Protection Systems in a variety of project conditions. Know when the GEOWEB system is applicable, even on very steep slopes.
Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events Using Geocells Presented by Sam Justice, PE
When extreme weather events occur, communities are often left to grapple with the devastating effects. An increase in extreme weather patterns, coupled with aging or inadequate infrastructure, amplifies the often dangerous and costly damage that ensues—especially for vulnerable communities living in low-lying areas. In this webinar, we will discuss how to incorporate GEOWEB® geocells into projects to create climate-resistant infrastructure in load support, slope stabilization, channel protection, and retaining wall applications. The discussion will include solutions for an array of industries, including energy, transportation, and stormwater management. Project case studies will show how this advanced geosynthetic technology can be used for rebuilding storm-ravaged roads, repairing and stabilizing channel embankments, and preventing flooding after extreme weather events. Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding of the innovative ways the GEOWEB® geocells can provide permanent stabilization solutions for a variety of applications. Understand how geocells perform in the most challenging soil conditions. Learn about projects using the GEOWEB® geocells to improve infrastructure resilience. Learn how the GEOWEB® geocells can help manage stormwater and mitigate flooding.
Designing Sustainable Landfills Using Advanced Geosynthetic Technology Presented by Cory Schneider
Designers and owner/operators face several geotechnical and environmental challenges in the landfill industry. Among them are slope stabilization and erosion prevention/control, stormwater management, geomembrane protection, access/haul road construction and maintenance, and management of long-term settlement issues at capped cells and closed facilities. The GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System (geocells) can provide solutions for all of these issues. Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding of how the GEOWEB geocells function, as well as the different applications for which they can be used. Understand the unique accessories provided by Presto Geosystems and the ways that Presto can assist you from project initiation through construction. Gain an understanding of the different ways the GEOWEB system can be used to address common challenges at landfill sites.
Stabilizing Intermodal & Port Yards Using the GEOWEB® System Presented by Bryan Wedin
The constant weight of parked trailers, stacked containers, and heavy traffic patterns can cause your intermodal or port facility yard’s surface and subbase materials to degrade. This instability of the base materials causes rutting, potholes, and even pavement failure. These surface problems can require costly maintenance, and significant interruption of facility operations, as well as create a loss of income from usable space. The GEOWEB® system reduces the vertical pressure and provides a high-stiffness foundation, increasing the load capacity of the subgrade to more effectively handle heavy reach stackers and container loads. In the base layer under hard pavements, confinement of aggregate significantly reduces movement, lateral heave, and settlement for increased pavement life. For unpaved surfaces, the GEOWEB system solves surface stability problems with less aggregate and less maintenance even allowing sand or on-site, lower quality aggregate to be used as infill. Learning Objectives: Understand the benefits of using the GEOWEB 3D Soil Stabilization System on surfaces and pavements. Learn how the GEOWEB system reduces vertical pressure and subbase movement. Understand how the GEOWEB system can reduce pavement depths. Learn how the GEOWEB confinement system extends pavement life and reduces maintenance.
Designing Sustainable Trails and Embankments with Porous Pavements, Stabilized Slopes and Green Walls Presented by Cory Schneider
Trails and greenways play a vital role in communities by preserving and creating open spaces for low or no-cost outdoor recreation. Trails designed with permeable surfaces rather than traditional concrete or asphalt allow for better environmental and stormwater management. Since recreational trails can be designed for a wide range of uses, including motorized and non-motorized traffic, it’s important to utilize a solution that is durable and flexible. In this webinar, we will explore a variety of soil stabilization and porous pavement products that can be tailored to the needs of individual projects—including those with hard-to-access areas and stormwater concerns. Multiple types of infill and anchoring methods allow for project customization, resulting in low-maintenance and attractive trails for years to come. Trail embankment stabilization is another consideration when designing recreational trails. The embankments may be part of the existing natural terrain or result from cuts made to accommodate the construction of the new trails. Depending on embankment steepness, the GEOWEB® 3D system can be used to stabilize slopes with single-layer protection or near-vertical, tiered retaining walls with a vegetated fascia. GEOWEB green slopes and walls protect against erosion, reduce stormwater runoff, and create a natural environment for sustainable vegetation. Learning Objectives:… Read more »
Best Practices for Installing the GEOWEB® Geocell System Presented by José Pablo George
In this webinar, we will review installation techniques for the four major applications of the GEOWEB® geocells: Load Support, Slope Protection, Channel Armoring, and Earth Retention. We will offer professional tips and best practices to streamline your installation process, saving you both time and money. This intermediate-level webinar is designed for those who already have some experience with the GEOWEB system and are looking to enhance their knowledge of the installation process; however, all are welcome to attend. Learning Objectives: Understand the benefits of geocellular confinement for the major applications of the GEOWEB® geocells, including Load Support, Slope Protection, Channel Armoring, and Earth Retention. Gain valuable insights into the most effective installation techniques for the GEOWEB System utilizing our integral ATRA® accessories. Learn how to how to properly train contractors prior to installation, setting them up for success and ensuring the best possible outcome for your project.
Unlocking the Power of Geocells: Value Engineering Solutions for Mine Infrastructure Presented by José Pablo George
In this webinar, we explore solutions to a number of challenges faced by the mining industry. We will discuss how the GEOWEB® 3D Soil Stabilization System offers a better approach to soil stabilization challenges when accessing sites over soft ground; controlling and containing stormwater; protecting geomembranes from basins, tailing, and heap leach pads; and reclaiming slopes at the time of closure. Through 3D confinement and by strengthening the fill, less material is required and waste rock can be used on site. The GEOWEB system offers improvements in operation, maintenance, installation and safety at a lower total cost, giving your mine site some powerful Value Engineering solutions. Learning Objectives: Understand the benefits of geocellular confinement for high-performing, long-lasting mine infrastructure. Explore mine applications for geocells in haul road, slope, channel, and containment pond solutions. Learn how 3D geocellular confinement can produce higher performance and lower maintenance mine site solutions.