Geofoam For Reconstruction

Use of Geofoam for I-15 Reconstruction in Salt Lake City, UT

Photo Source: www.researchgate.net – Steven Floyd Bartlett

The level of devastation Hurricane Sandy has inflicted upon us is insurmountable. Where do you begin? How do we rebuild? It is overwhelming. However, no matter how battered we may currently feel, we are strong and resilient. We will rebuild. We will get there.

But it is also a time of thought on how to construct and reconstruct our infrastructure. We can rebuild to be stronger and safer.

Sandy left us with washed away roads and leaking gas lines. Geofoam could be the answer for stronger roadways and protection of our underground utilities.

This case history article on the I-15 Reconstruction Project in Salt Lake City, UT is a full report on the use of Geofoam for modernizing I-15. It was a joint project with the Geofoam Research Center and Utah DOT. Research from The University of Utah concludes that Geofoam can protect pipelines from earthquakes as well.

Sandy was a ferocious storm but nothing is fiercer than the human spirit. We will start our journey of rebuilding. Geofoam is a cost-saving, alternative construction material that could provide solutions for rebuilding us stronger and safer.

To learn more about Geofoam, turn to our Geofoam page.

Read about more successful Geofoam projects on our blog page.

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This article was posted on November 2, 2012, by Insulation Corporation of America (ICA) – a Women-Owned manufacturer of Geofoam and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), which is commonly but mistakenly referred to as Styrofoam™. ICA is located in Allentown, PA and services the entire Mid-Atlantic Region from Virginia to Maine to Ohio.