Cracks and potholes that develop over time during continued use of the road are not only a problem for the driver, but also for the health of the road in general.

Geogrids are mesh structures made of coated plastic materials for use in the construction and public works sectors. Specifically, they are intended for soil strengthening and stabilization applications in order to properly distribute the load transmitted by embankments, foundations and pavements.

Construction company Tizor Hormigones y Asfaltos S.L. was in charge of the application of reinforcing geogrids during the repair and geo fabric resurfacing of the CV-797 road in Font Roja de Alcoy, a protected natural park located in the Hoya de Alcoy region in the north of the province of Alicante.

Why was the DLT GRID DL GLASS geogrid used?

Installation of geogrids in roads helps to evenly distribute the supported load in the following layers.

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Specifically, the DLT GRID DL GLASS geogrid is a fiberglass geogrid with a low-weight polypropylene geotextile. It helps reinforce asphalt layers and minimizes cracking due to deformation caused by differential settlement and temperature changes.