NEWS:

December 2004

Started Migration of Documents and Literature to reference the EPS Geofoam properties as defined by the new ASTM Standard D6817. Refer to the data table on the GeoFoam page for the new nomenclature of TerraLite of different densities Till all the references are updated, feel free to use either standard. The properties will vary between the ASTM 1621 and the D6817 slightly because the test method is different.

8/10/02

Reserved booth 719 for the upcoming National ASCE Conference and EXPO to be held in Washington DC from November 3 - 6 2002. Stop by and visit us! Near the "Cyber-Cafe!"

7/1/02

Introduced DP-E, an enhanced core for our Drainage Panel and Drainage Board products that retains the excellent insulating and drainage properties of the original core while employing a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process. Read more HERE.

3/13/01

Posted a paper on the subject of TerraLite in Landscaping, which includes a worked example illustrating just how straightforward the calculations involved are.

1/8/01

Improved the linkages between Product Pages and Documentation/Specifications.

1/8/01

Updated the Universal Geofoam Specification, clarifying the use of the document as well as the recommended treatment for insect resistance.

11/17/00

Updated Links Page, with the URL for various sites at which you can purchase textbooks and design guidelines for use of TerraLite EPS Geofoam, as well as the e-mail address of various useful POCs.

11/10/00

Added a new Page with Links to Numerous BASF papers providing a vast amount of information on the properties and durability of TerraLite EPS Geofoam and TerraFlex.

9/6/00

Prepared and Incorporated a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions on everything from Geofoam Installation to GeoTech Warranties. You will now find links to this table throughout the site.

9/6/00

Added a much more comprehensive generic Geofoam Specification, in a text form (use proportional type for best formatting).

7/24/00

Posted a transcription of a paper originally appearing in Geosynthetics 87 which described the first use of a synthetic compressible inclusion to mitigate lateral earth pressure on the foundation of a skyscraper in Philadelphia: "Geoboard Reduces Lateral Earth Pressure."

7/15/00

Posted another paper available for immediate downloading titled "The Non-Issue of Buoyancy" by GeoTech Systems Corporation in which we dispel some misconceptions surrounding the use of EPS Geofoam and the concern about buoyancy.

6/12/00

Posted a paper available for immediate downloading titled "Earth Force Reduction by a Synthetic Compressible Inclusion" by J.N. Reeves and G.M. Filz of Virginia Tech.

6/9/00

Posted a paper available for immediate downloading titled "Integral Abutment Bridge Problems and Innovative Solutions using EPS Geofoam and Other Geosynthetics" by Dr. John S. Horvath of Manhattan College.

6/9/00

Added a new page in the TerraLite section on the use of EPS geofoam as a light weight fill in Salt Lake's I-15 project.

6/9/00

Added to the TerraLite Page an objective comparison of the cost-effectiveness of EPS Geofoam (TerraLite) to other light weight fills, based on Data from US DOT publication No. FHWA-SA-98-096

6/5/00

Link to Construction Drawings for I-15 project added to the Photo Page.

5/30/00

Search Page can now Search the Website for key words.

5/30/00

Web Site moved to a more capable server, better able to support additional functionality and growth

3/20/00

Specification for Insulated Drainage Geocomposite added

3/11/00

The Donkey has company- see the Photos page for new images of our products in action!

2/25/2000

Graph of long term creep test results for TerraLite, Drainage Panel, and TerraFlex added to illustrate the superior characteristics of TerraFlex as a compressible inclusion when compared to ordinary EPS Geofoam (TerraLite) in applications involving sustained loading.

2/3/2000

GeoTech's Web Site Completely Reworked, providing a more logical structure, and easier Navigation. Send comments to DDVW as the bugs are worked out.

2/1/2000

Discussion on use of Geofoam as part of a energy dissipation layer for protecting structures from rock slides added to the Weak Soils section of the Solutions Pages.