CONFINEMENT SOIL

REINFORCEMENT

Mirafi® BXG Geogrids

for Base Course Reinforcement and Soil Stabilization Applications

TenCate develops and produces materials A new combination of grid structure and
that deliver increased performance, reduce polymers to create optimum soil-grid inter-
costs and measurable results when working action. Mirafi® BXG Geogrid
with our customers to provide advanced solu- • Roll Sizes. Available in multiple roll sizes
tions utilizing Mirafi® BXG geogrids that make to fit the project requirements.
a difference. Maintain 6in (150mm) to 12in (300mm) cover
between truck tires and geosynthetic.
The Difference Mirafi® BXG Geogrids Make: APPLICATIONS Compact the aggregate over the Mirafi® BXG
Mirafi® BXG geogrids deliver strength, long- geogrid to the design thickness and fill any
• Reinforcement Strength. High tensile term performance, reliability and quick ruts with new aggregate as specified in the
modulus properties per ASTM D6637 for installation for base reinforcement for paved project guidelines.
base reinforcement applications. For struc- roads, construction haul roads, foundation
tures with dynamic short-term loadings, reinforcement, working platforms on weak * These guidelines serve as a general basis
Mirafi® BXG geogrids offer high strength at subgrades, and secondary reinforcement for for installation. Detailed instructions are
low strain and are designed for maximum soil retaining structures. available from your TenCate representative.
bearing capacity and shear resistance.
• True biaxial strengths. Mirafi® BXG
geogrids are biaxial grids that exhibit high INSTALLATION GUIDELINES*
tensile strength in both longitudinal and Prepare the ground by removing stumps,
transverse directions, making them suit- boulders, etc. and fill in low spots. Unroll the
able for base course reinforcement and soil Mirafi® BXG geogrids directly over the ground
stabilization applications. to be stabilized. If more than one roll width
•Durability. Superior damage resistance is required, overlap rolls. Place the aggregate
from moderate to severe stress installa- onto previously installed geogrid.
tions.
• Soil Interaction. Superior soil confinement
resulting in greater load distribution.
 Mirafi® BXG Geogrids
for Base Course Reinforcement and Soil Stabilization Applications

Mechanical Properties Test Method Units BXG110 BXG120

MD CD MD CD
Tensile Strength (at ultimate) 1
ASTM D6637 lbs/ft (kN/m) 850 (12.4) 1300 (19.0) 1310 (19.2) 1970 (28.8)
Tensile Strength (at 2% strain)1 ASTM D6637 lbs/ft (kN/m) 280 (4.1) 450 (6.6) 410 (6.0) 620 (9.0)
Tensile Strength (at 5% strain)1 ASTM D6637 lbs/ft (kN/m) 580 (8.5) 920 (13.4) 810 (11.8) 1340 (19.6)

Junction Efficiency2 % 93 93
Flexural Stiffness3 mg-cm 250,000 750,000
Aperture Stability4 m-N/deg 0.32 0.65
Resistance to Installation Damage5 % SC/%SW/GP 95/93/90 95/93/90
Resistance to Long Term Degradation6 % 100 100
Resistance to UV Degradation7 % 100 100

Physical Properties Unit

Rib Thickness in(mm) 0.03 (0.76) 0.03 (0.76) 0.05 (1.27) 0.05 (1.27)
Grid Aperture Size (MD) in (mm) 0.9 (23.0) 1.0 (25.4)
Grid Aperture Size (CD) in (mm) 1.3 (33.0) 1.3 (33.0)
Roll Dimensions (width x length) ft (m) 13 x 246 (3.95 x 75) 13 x 164 (4 x 50)
Roll Area yd2 (m2) 355 (296) 237 (200)
1
True resistance to elongation when initially subjected to a load determined in accordance with ASTM D6637 without deforming test materials under load before measuring such resistance
or employing “secant” or “offset” tangent methods of measurement to overstate tensile properties.
2
Load transfer capability expressed as a percentage of ultimate tensile strength.
3
Resistance to bending force determined in accordance with ASTM D7748, using specimens of width two ribs wide, with transverse ribs cut flush with exterior edges of longitudinal ribs
(as a “ladder”), and of length sufficiently long to enable measurement of the overhang dimension. The overall Flexural Stiffness is calculated as the square root of the product of MD and CD
Flexural Stiffness values.
4
Resistance to in-plane rotational movement measured by applying a 20 kg-cm (2 m-N) moment to the central junction of a 9 inch x 9 inch specimen restrained at its perimeter in accordance
with GRI GG9.
5
Resistance to loss of load capacity or structural integrity when subjected to mechanical installation stress in clayey sand (SC), well graded sand (SW), and crushed stone classified as poorly graded gravel (GP). The geogrid
shall be sampled in accordance with ASTM D5818 and load capacity shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D6637.
6
Resistance to loss of load capacity or structural integrity when subjected to chemically aggressive environments in accordance with EPA 9090 immersion testing.
7
Resistance to loss of load capacity or structural integrity when subjected to 500 hours of ultraviolet light and aggressive weathering in accordance with ASTM D4355.

Typical Base Reinforcement Cross Sections

asphalt
aggregate BXG BXG
base
Mirafi¤ Geotextile BXG
subgrade

Conditions: CBR < 3 Conditions: CBR > 3 Conditions: CBR > 3

Base Course Thickness > 250mm(10") Base Course Thickness > 250mm(10") Base Course Thickness <250mm(10")

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express, implied, or statutory standards, warranties or guarantees, including without limitation any implied warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or arising from a course of dealing
or usage of trade as to any equipment, materials, or information furnished herewith. This document should not be construed as engineering advice.

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