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Working Platforms

Reinforced Working Platforms are used to provide a safe and durable surface from which heavy plant such as piling rigs and cranes can operate. The specific design of a Reinforced Working Platform can vary greatly dependant on a number of factors including; underlying soil conditions, loading requirements and type of granular soil. Geosynthetics Ltd in-house Civil Engineers provide technical recommendations and preliminary calculations for Reinforced Working Platforms.

Within the technical recommendation Geosynthetics Engineers will consider the positioning, availability of existing site won materials and bearing capacity required in order to provide the best possible solution.  A working platform will typically feature Tenax high modulus geogrids in conjunction with Ekotex non-woven geotextiles to stabilise the granular material ready for use. Having a range of Geogrids and geotextiles available from stock allows Geosynthetics Limited to design and deliver the best possible solution very quickly.

Benefits of using Geosynthetics Working Platform Solution:

  • Reduction in thickness of the platform
  • Significant reduction in materials
  • Creates a safe and durable working surface
  • Increased bearing capacity
  • Wide selection of Tenax geogrids to suit different site conditions and aggregates
  • Free educational seminars

Products typically used:

  • Tenax
  • Ekotex

Geosynthetics Civil Engineers offer free technical recommendations, preliminary calculations and training seminars. To get technical advice or to book a seminar please contact the sales office on 01455 617139 or email [email protected].