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Project Profile: Idaho Bridge Expansion & Replacement
Topaz Bridge Expansion & Replacement | McCammon, Idaho Idaho’s heavily used trucking route and bridge (circa 1940) expands from...
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Applications, Design & Construction Considerations for EPS Geofoam
Originally posted on CE News online in Progressive Engineering Geofoam: A lightweight fill alternative Geofoam is a rigid, engineered,...
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Utilizing Geofoam in Foundation Design for Steep Sloped Lots
A custom high end home was built on a very steep hillside lot overlooking Lake Washington near Seattle. The...
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Lightweight Geofoam Fill Supports Highway Construction
Originally posted on SitePrep online, March 2014 Although greenfield site preparation can involve a host of geotechnical challenges, in...
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Geofoam Saves Time, Money During Three Projects
Originally posted on Better Roads Magazine The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has promoted the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam...
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EPS Geofoam used in environmental habitat restoration project
PROJECT TYPE: Environmental habitat restoration PROJECT GOAL: Restore Salmon spawning groups by giving spring chinook and steelhead access for...
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Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam Vs. Traditional Fill
Developed in the 1960’s as an engineered geotechnical material, expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam performs well in numerous applications and...
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Rigid Foam…not just for insulation
The same material that many contractors use to insulate walls and roofs—expanded polystyrene (EPS)—can help reduce lateral loads on...