Qasr Al Jurf Development Project
Tensar’s Next Generation for Pavements in UAE
Tensar International LLC (Tensar) was approached by the Contractor, Agility Engineering & Contracting Co. LLC. to provide a more economical and sustainable solution for flexible pavements within Qasr Al Jurf Development Project. Tensar’s alternative design was implemented, incorporating a Tensar Mechanically Stabilised Layer (MSL), with reduced thickness compared to the conventional unbound layer.
The Contractor was seeking cost savings from an effective and sustainable alternative solution meeting all of the client’s requirements, which would accelerate the construction program while preserving the required design life of the pavement.
Tensar provided a lower cost and sustainable solution with reduced construction time by incorporating a layer of Tensar’s stabilisation geogrid within the aggregate base course. Compared to the conventional pavement design over a competent subgrade, this approach allowed for a reduction in the thickness of the aggregate base layer, thereby reducing the cost of the pavement while maintaining the required performance and service life. As a result, the overall project costs were reduced, offering significant savings to the contractor.
