Sustainable Road Construction with Neoloy Geocells
Summary In this paper, Norouzi and Pokharel quantify the impact of Neoloy Geocells on sustainability. They compared the economic, ...(Read More)
High Speed Railway Life Cycle Benefits of Using Geocell (Palese, Zarembski, et al, 2017)
A comprehensive performance test was conducted on high-speed rail track which suffered from geometry track degradation and substru...(Read More)
NPA Geocell Track Support Reduces Degradation (Zaremski, et al 2017)
Description A full scale in-track field evaluation of Neoloy (NPA) Geocell was performed under actual main line conditions on Amtr...(Read More)
Rail Track on Expansive Clay Restrained by Hybrid Solution (Kief, 2016)
NPA Geocell and Geogrid Hybrid Geosynthetic Solution for Rail Track on Expansive Clay, Geo-Americas 2016 Conference Proceedings, K...(Read More)
Seismic Performance of Geocell Earth-retention Systems (Leshchinsky 2009)
Summary This article by Prof. Leshchinsky (et al) summarizes testing of Neoloy earth retention walls on the large shake table at t...(Read More)
Equivalent Seismic Coefficient in Geocell Retention Systems (Leshchinsky, Ling et al, 2008)
In this study, relevant results are reported of shake table tests on five different 2.8m high Neoloy Geocell reinforced structures...(Read More)
Seismic Response of Geocell Retaining Walls (Ling, Leshchinsky, 2009)
This paper summarizes the seismic response of five large-scale retaining walls having a Neoloy Geocell facing. The walls w...(Read More)
Bearing Capacity Improvement of Gravel Base Layers Using Neoloy (Emersleben, Meyer 2008)
Neoloy Geocells made from different materials, with different cell heights and diameters were tested in a test box. The test resul...(Read More)
Use of Neoloy Geocells in Road Construction over Soft Soil (Emersleben, Meyer 2008)
Large-scale model static load tests in test box and two in-situ field test asphalt road constructions were carried out to evaluate...(Read More)
Hoop Stresses and Earth Resistance Influence Geocell Reinforcement (Emersleben, Meyer 2009)
Neoloy Geocells with different stiffness and different numbers of interconnected geocells underwent radial load testing, in order ...(Read More)
Summary of Research On Neoloy Geocell-Reinforced Base Courses
Summary This summary of various studies on Neoloy Geocell reinforcement validates that NPA Geocells increase bearing capacity and ...(Read More)
Bearing Capacity Improvement of Asphalt Paved Road With Geocells (Emersleben, Mayer 2008)
To verify the results of model tests, Neoloy Geocell reinforced, unreinforced and hydraulic-bounded base in-situ tests were carrie...(Read More)
Validation of Geocell Design for Unpaved Roads, Pokharel (2015)
Summary Over 100 unpaved roads have been constructed with Neoloy Geocells using the Pokharel design methodology. Eight of these we...(Read More)
Causeway Design with PRS-Neoloy Geocells
Summary Oversized load-carrying trucks (260 tons) in Alberta, Canada had to traverse a section of very weak and saturated subgrade...(Read More)
Sustainable Road Construction for Heavy Traffic Using High Strength Polymeric Geocells
Summary Four roads reinforced by Neoloy Geocells in the Oil Sand region of Alberta were evaluated to quantify Neoloy contribution ...(Read More)
Experimental Study of Reinforcement of Neoloy vs. HDPE-based Geocell (Pokharel, Han, et al)
In this study, laboratory tests were conducted to investigate the behavior of Neoloy Geocell-reinforced bases under static and rep...(Read More)
Tests on Bearing Capacity of Neoloy-Reinforced Bases (Pokharel, Han et al, 2009)
One-fifth of pavement failures are due to insufficient structural strength – improved sustainable pavement stabilization technique...(Read More)
Behavior of Geocell-Reinforced Granular Bases under Static and Repeated Loads
The study of reinforced bases under static and repeated loads on a loading plate showed that the single geocell could increase the...(Read More)
Creep Deformation of Geocell-reinforced Recycled Asphalt Pavements (Thakur, Han et al)
The objective of this study was to investigate the creep behavior of unreinforced and Neoloy Geocell-reinforced RAP bases under a ...(Read More)
Tough Cells – Neoloy-based geocells for Sustainable Roadway Applications, Roads and Bridges
Summary of comprehensive studies, tests, and field trials at U of Kansas demonstrating how Neoloy Geocell increases stiffness and ...(Read More)
Infill Impact on the Performance of Neoloy-reinforced Bases (Han, Pokharel, Parsons 2010)
In this study, Neoloy Geocell reinforced bases were filled with three different infill materials. The performance of different inf...(Read More)
Accelerated Pavement Testing of Unpaved Roads with Geocell-Reinforced Sand Bases
Summary Pokharel and Han conducted accelerated pavement testing at Kansas State University, in order to evaluate the effect of NPA...(Read More)
Performance of geocell-reinforced RAP bases over weak subgrade under cyclic plate loading
The use of Neoloy Geocells to confine RAP to minimize increased or excessive permanent deformation under traffic loading was tested ...(Read More)
Onsite Use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement and Geocells to Reconstruct Pavements
On-site use of recycled asphalt pavement materials has obvious benefits from economic, to environmental, to sustainability points ...(Read More)
NPA Geocell Reduction Factor (RF) Compared to Geogrids
This controlled field trial, conducted by KIWA (formely KOAC-NPC), the leading road research and standards institute in Netherland...(Read More)
NPA Geocell Pavement Reinforcement Compared to Other Geosynthetics
This field and lab study by Rajagopal, et al (2014) confirms that Neoloy Geocell reinforcement increases the rigidity of pavement ...(Read More)
Cellular Confinement System
What is a Cellular Confinement System? A 3D cellular confinement system is a honeycomb geocell structure created by the 3D interac...(Read More)
PRS-Neoloy Geocells Comparison with Geogrids
The 3D Neoloy Geocells reinforced mattress with a beam effect gives a much higher reinforcement factor than 2D geocells, while usi...(Read More)
Enhancing Ballast Performance using NPA Geocell Confinement (B. Leshchinsky, 2011)
Enhancing Ballast Performance using Neoloy Geocell Confinement, Geo-Frontiers, Dallas, Leshchinsky, B., (2011) Click Here to downl...(Read More)
Geocell Reinforced Road Pavement Structures, Rajagopal, et al (2012)
Too often, the scarcity or distance of natural resources, makes the strengthening of highway pavements a costly or lengthy exercis...(Read More)
3D Geocell Contribution to Structural Pavement Reinforcement, Kief and Rajagopal
Summary This study, presented at Geosynthetics India, demonstrates that reinforcement with NPA (Neoloy® – Novel Polymeric Alloy) G...(Read More)
Structural Pavement Design with NPA Geocells, Kief (2015)
Summary A case study in E18 motorway in St. Petersburg by Kief (2015) demonstrated how NPA Geocells – the only geocell guaranteed ...(Read More)
Validating Contribution of Neoloy Geocells to Sustainability Objectives
Analysis of recent road projects shows that Neoloy Geocells reduce hauling by 30% and CO2 emissions by 60% to achieve sustainable ...(Read More)
Neoloy® – Novel Polymeric Alloy for Strong & Stiff Geocells
What is Neoloy Technology? Neoloy Technology is a Novel Polymeric Alloy (NPA) developed to improve the strength and durability of ...(Read More)
Geocell Reinforcement Performance Criteria
Although geocells may look the same, it’s the material that determines their performance. Any polymeric material tends to el...(Read More)
Neoloy® Geocell Categories Overview
Geocell Strength – Use the Right Neoloy Geocell Optimized for your Application and Need Thanks to Neoloy® Geocells’ unique high el...(Read More)
PRS-Neoloy – Railway Embankment
These papers describe research on loading tests of model rail embankments. The tests measured the strength and deformation behavio...(Read More)
PRS HDPE Geocells
If you need HDPE Geocells for your project, PRS is your best choice, for the following 3 reasons: 1. Best Solution for Your Needs:...(Read More)
Neoloy Geocell Category A: Cost Effective
Neoloy Geocell Category A is the Most Cost-effective Solution for Slope Protection Neoloy Geocell Category A is an Ideal Solution...(Read More)
Neoloy Geocell Category B: (Qualified Neoloy Geocell)
Neoloy Geocell Category B is the most Qualified Solution for Drainage Systems, Channel Protection and Earth Retention Neoloy Geoc...(Read More)
Performance Based Specs
Neoloy® Geocells enable confinement in applications where no other geocell dare to go. That’s why PRS developed new standard...(Read More)
Neoloy Geocell Category D: (Geocell for Heavy Duty)
Neoloy Geocell Category D is the only Qualified Solution for Heavy-Duty Infrastructure Applications Use Heavy Duty Neoloy Geocell...(Read More)
Geocell Reinforcement Environmental Durability
Providing long-term environmental durability that is required by geocell polymers is a complicated process requiring a high degree...(Read More)
PRS Geocell Solution
What Are Geocells? Geocells are three dimensional honeycombs of polymeric strips filled with granular material (sand, recycled asp...(Read More)
Geocell Tensile Strength – Geocell Reinforcement
Cell integrity is dependent on the strength of the perforated strip and the weld (~90 degrees). A tensile testing machine is used ...(Read More)
Dimensional Stability
Changes in temperature cause expansion and contraction of any material – In a polymeric geocell heating expands the cell resulting...(Read More)
Geocells Elastic Stiffness (DMA) Test
Polymers tend to lose elastic modulus over time, particularly under dynamic loading. A geocell system must maintain stiffness and ...(Read More)
Geocell Research & Publications
Novel Polymer Alloy (NPA) Geocell soil stabilization capabilities verified in testing and publications by world leading researcher...(Read More)
Neoloy based geocells VS HDPE geocells
Not all geocells are the same. While HPDE Geocells have relatively low tensile strength, high creep and low dimensional stability,...(Read More)
Oxidation & UV Resistance
Providing long-term protection that is required by geocell polymers is a complicated process requiring a high degree of technical ...(Read More)
PRS Neoloy Geocells Comparison with Access Mats
PRS-Neoloy® Geocells provide better access roads over soft soils than access mats, rig mats and ground protection mats used in the...(Read More)
SIM Accelerated Creep
The Stepped Isothermal Method (SIM) was developed to predict the accelerated creep of polymers for a lifespan of 50-100 years (AST...(Read More)
Geocell Reinforcement Permanent Deformation (SIM)
The Stepped Isothermal Method (SIM) test is used to predict the creep (elongation) of polymers for the project design life (ASTM D...(Read More)
Neoloy Geocells Comparison to Chemical Stabilizers
Chlorides and other chemical stabilizers are limited in their effectiveness – Their performance is unreliable and leaves pav...(Read More)
PRS Neoloy Geocells Comparison to Geotextiles
Geotextiles are widely utilized in geotechnical engineering for road, slope and earth stabilization. Although primarily used for s...(Read More)
Comparison with Gabions
Gabions retaining walls are used for erosion control and scour protection support in slopes, shorelines, rivers and retention wall...(Read More)
PRS-Neoloy Geocells Comparison with Gabions
Benefits TOPICPRS-NEOLOY GEOCELLSGABION SYSTEM DeformationHigh stability due to small cell sizeEasily deformable due to ...(Read More)