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® 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 living walls protect against erosion, reduce stormwater runoff, and create a natural environment for sustainable vegetation. Learning Objectives:… Read more »
As our cities expand and new or renovated buildings are opened, it is vitally important to consider the need for emergency access of all areas of the community. Fire truck and emergency vehicle roads are necessary to allow these public health services access during an urgent situation. Although these drive lanes are intended for infrequent use, they must be designed to withstand the heavy loads of operational vehicles. In this webinar, we will discuss how to incorporate geosynthetic reinforcement, including the GEOWEB® geocells, and rigid porous pavers like the GEOPAVE® Gravel Pavers and GEOBLOCK® Grass Pavers in constructing durable access roads. The discussion will include solutions for an array of applications, including concrete and asphalt support, gravel surface lanes, and vegetated surfaces for hidden emergency access roads. Additionally, project case studies will highlight the versatility and effectiveness of these technologies. We’ll show how the GEOWEB® geocells can be used in soft soil environments, and in areas with extreme temperature variations, from cold to hot climates. Furthermore, we will explore how the GEOPAVE Gravel Pavers and GEOBLOCK Grass Pavers have been successfully utilized in environmentally sensitive locations, contributing to green building initiatives and sustainable urban development. Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding… Read more »
Today’s increasingly stringent environmental regulations continue to create the need for Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) management on project sites. New and innovative methods must be used to limit hard surfaces such as parking lots, walkways, and emergency access lanes. Land access is at a premium, and areas of environmental protection are increasing, requiring builders and engineers to work with regulators to utilize both LID and GI practices. Porous pavements are an easy and economical way to reduce the impervious surfaces on-site and restore the natural water cycle close to its source. Porous pavements have the added benefit of reducing the size of above-ground detention ponds and minimizing conveyance and treatment infrastructure. Stormwater diversion channels, roadside swales, and drainage ditches can be constructed with low-maintenance solutions, protecting against erosion and overflow concerns. Living green walls increase the amount of vegetation on-site, help promote water filtration from higher elevations, and allow access to more valuable land. Learning Objectives: Learn what Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure mean for residential and commercial project sites. Gain an understanding of the regulations governing these practices and how they have been met with traditional construction methods. Learn about porous pavement options and… Read more »
Sign up for the Presto Geo P3 Project Planning Portal >> Learning Objectives: Presto Geosystems is proud to introduce the Presto Geo P3 Project Planning Portal, a web-based suite of geotechnical calculations to assist with the project planning and design process. With a personalized dashboard and vast resource library, the Presto Geo P3 portal is a fast and easy way to harness the power of value engineering. This webinar will give you the means to add this powerful tool to your design toolkit, allowing you to build smarter, faster and more sustainability with the full range of products offered by Presto Geosystems. Understand the functionality and layout of the Presto Geosystem P3 portal, emphasizing the features of the dashboard and resource library. Identify and explore the geotechnical calculation tools available, focusing on applications in soil stabilization, porous pavements, and site access. Apply the use of an example calculation in real-world design plans, demonstrating how to interpret and utilize the output effectively.
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 »
Stormwater management continues to be a critical concern due to increasingly stringent regulations. Retaining stormwater on-site is the preferred method, but traditional solutions like retention or detention ponds can be expensive, require significant maintenance, and take up valuable land. An innovative alternative is reducing the amount of impermeable surface on the site. One way to achieve this is through the use of hard-surface porous pavements made of asphalt and concrete, which can be expensive and time-consuming to install. However, rigid and flexible plastic porous pavement systems offer a low-cost and easy-to-install alternative that can handle demanding load requirements. For example, Presto Geosystems’ porous pavers can be filled with either vegetation or aggregate to meet your project needs. In this webinar, we will delve deeper into the benefits of using porous pavement systems for stormwater management. Our expert presenter will discuss how these systems work, their durability and cost-effectiveness, and the various infill options available. We will also provide examples of successful projects that have implemented this innovative solution. Learning Objectives: Identify the key design principles and sustainability benefits of porous pavement systems for stormwater management. Evaluate the performance of rigid and flexible porous pavements under different infill materials and traffic-loading… Read more »
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 »
Today’s environmental regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, resulting in the need for Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) management on project sites. In order to limit hard surfaces such as parking lots, walkways, and emergency access lanes, new and innovative methods are required. As land access is at a premium and areas of environmental protection are expanding, builders and engineers must collaborate with regulators to incorporate LID and GI practices. One effective and cost-efficient way to decrease impervious surfaces on-site and restore the natural water cycle is through porous pavements. These pavements also reduce the size of above-ground detention ponds and minimize the need for conveyance and treatment infrastructure. Additionally, low-maintenance solutions such as stormwater diversion channels, roadside swales, and drainage ditches can be employed to prevent erosion and overflow issues. Living green walls further increase vegetation on-site, promote water filtration from higher elevations, and enhance access to valuable land. Learning Objectives: Learn what Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure mean for residential and commercial project sites. Gain an understanding of the regulations governing these practices and how they have been met with traditional construction methods. Learn about porous pavement options and their benefits and limitations related to… Read more »
The energy sector is faced with many challenges when it comes to project design and construction. Many times access/construction roads need to be built over soft, wet soils and must be able to support very heavy loads. Touch and step hazards abound at electrical substations. Pipelines can traverse over hilly/mountainous areas where slopes need to be stabilized after construction is complete. As in all construction projects, stormwater needs to be managed. Presto Geosystems can provide cost-effective, low-maintenance, quality solutions for all of these potential issues using our GEOWEB® 3D Soil Stabilization System (Geocells) and GEOTERRA® Construction Mats. This webinar will explore the solutions and services that are available through Presto. Learning Objectives: Learn about the development of geocell technology, the general applications where it can be used, and the different installation accessories available. Understand how geocells can be useful in energy sector applications, specifically in load support, channel protection, and slope protection. Learn how geocells can eliminate touch and step hazards while still providing stable work surfaces. Gain an understanding of the variety of applications GEOTERRA mats can be used for on construction sites–temporary and permanent use. Learn about successful energy projects using the GEOWEB geocells and GEOTERRA Construction Mats.
Today’s increasingly stringent stormwater regulations continue to create the need for stormwater management. The preferred method is to retain the stormwater on-site rather than having it move off-site through overland flow or into storm sewers. Typical solutions—retention or detention ponds—are expensive to construct, occupy valuable land, require significant maintenance, can be safety hazards, and are unattractive nuisances. An alternative solution is to reduce the amount of impermeable surface on the site. Hard-surface (asphalt and concrete) porous pavements are expensive and can be very difficult and time-consuming to install. Rigid and flexible plastic porous pavement systems provide a low-cost, easy-to-install surface designed to handle the most demanding load requirements. The porous pavers from Presto Geosystems can have a vegetated or aggregate infill. Learning Objectives: Understand the benefits of porous pavements. Learn how the rigid and flexible porous pavements perform under varying infill materials and traffic-loading conditions. Learn how to apply vegetated and aggregate porous pavements for a variety of project conditions. Understand how porous pavements are capable of detaining stormwater runoff.
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