Posts Tagged: Site Access

GEOWEB Geocells Meet the Demands of Remote Wind Farm Construction

Posted by Ashley Beyer & filed under General.

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Remote wind farm projects often face challenging site conditions, including soft soils, steep terrain, and limited access to construction materials. Building reliable infrastructure in these environments requires solutions that are both technically sound and environmentally sustainable. Soil Stabilization Solutions for Wind Farm Roads & Platforms with GEOWEB® Geocells The GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System offers a proven approach for creating stable access roads, crane pads, and work platforms in challenging environments. The three-dimensional geocell structure confines and distributes loads effectively, reducing stress on subgrades. This minimizes the need for over-excavation and decreases reliance on imported aggregate, making it a cost-effective and environmentally responsible choice. Building Access Roads, Crane Pads, and Work Platforms Over Soft Soils The GEOWEB Geocells are ideal for areas with soft or saturated soils where traditional methods may be costly or prone to failure. The system allows for the use of locally available fill, reduces hauling needs, and supports heavy loads without rutting or base failure. This makes it an ideal solution for stabilizing access routes and critical lift zones during turbine installation. Long-Term Performance in Cold Climates and Snowy Conditions In cold climates and snowy regions, GEOWEB Geocells maintain structural integrity and promote drainage. This helps prevent… Read more »

Bringing Stability to an Unstable World

Posted by Katie Bocskor & filed under Geocell Confinement System, Geosynthetics Industry, GEOWEB Geocells Soil Stabilization System.

With this summer’s extremely wet weather conditions across the country, building access roads is a major challenge.  Muddy, soft ground is causing construction delays when it comes to moving heavy vehicles and equipment over the soft soils. Presto’s GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System offers a way to build roads even with these site challenges using low-cost, local fill—and has been doing so for over 30 years. In fact, the GEOWEB system is the go-to solution for many oil companies in remote areas like the Canadian oil sands and the Amazon basin. Recently, EnergyNow Media featured an article on GEOWEB roads addressing the latest access challenges in the energy sector. The EnergyNow article is republished below. Reprint of recent article written by “EnergyNow Media” (North American Energy Magazine) Presto Geosystems: Bringing Stability to an Unstable World Oil and gas is a tricky business. Everything from resource extraction to site management to processing is fraught with difficulties, challenges, and trials. However, one often-overlooked aspect within this industry is that of simply being able to access the resource site in the first place. Once access is established, it’s crucial that there is a clean, stable platform to work on and transport resources back out…. Read more »

The Market for Lightweight Construction Mats

Posted by Ashley Beyer & filed under Construction Mats (GEOTERRA & GEORUNNER).

Written by William G. Handlos, P.E. Lightweight Construction Mats Construction access in soft soils present a common challenge engineers and project managers face while attempting to complete a project on-time and within budget while avoiding scheduling delays and associated costs. These soft soil sites may also be located in remote, difficult to access areas making construction impossible without a good site access system. Popular construction mat systems are made out of a range of materials including timber, laminate, steel and composite mats. They can be effective, but are also costly. They can also put laborers at risk as they require heavy equipment to install. The ideal mat system for access road construction would be designed to have a high utility-to-weight ratio and would deliver an eco-friendly alternative to current technology. A lightweight construction mat system made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), GEOTERRA®, was created by Presto Products in 2003 to meet the needs of major oil and gas companies working in remote areas of the Amazon jungle. Transporting materials to these sites by helicopter precipitated the need for light, yet strong mats for work platforms and roadways. As the first of its kind, the mats capitalize on the sustainable characteristics of… Read more »