--- title: Tensar International Ground Coffee Blog (4) description: Tensar International Ground Coffee Blog (4) --- [![TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/EH_Files/Tensar_Logos_And_Headers/Logos/TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect.jpg?width=200&height=137&name=TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect.jpg "TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect")](https://www.tensar.co.uk) [![CONTACT US](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4249425/161063e2-b8e7-40c0-9283-36e5f76d5a77.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4249425/161063e2-b8e7-40c0-9283-36e5f76d5a77) ** [![TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/EH_Files/Tensar_Logos_And_Headers/Logos/TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect.jpg?width=100&height=68&name=TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect.jpg "TGC_2021_Logo_AWCollect")](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog) [![CONTACT US](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4249425/161063e2-b8e7-40c0-9283-36e5f76d5a77.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4249425/161063e2-b8e7-40c0-9283-36e5f76d5a77) ** [![Tensar, Laying the Groundwork for Tomorrow](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/WH_Files/WH_Marketing%20Operations_Sales%20Tools/WH_Marketing%20Supporting%20Media%20Files/Tensar%20Logos/Tensar_Logo_Red_c70c0c.png?width=108&height=25&name=Tensar_Logo_Red_c70c0c.png "Tensar, Laying the Groundwork for Tomorrow")](https://www.tensar.co.uk) Search # [**Tensar International Ground Coffee Blog](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog) ## [Types of pavement and road construction methods](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-road-construction-methods) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 24-Mar-2021 10:01:27 [![Types of pavement and road construction methods](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/EH_Files/Blog%20/A556%20case%20study.jpg)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-road-construction-methods) In road construction, the two main types of pavement are rigid and flexible. These two types use different materials and methods of construction, resulting in different physical properties (more on … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-road-construction-methods) ## [What are the types of piles and their construction methods?](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-types-of-piles-and-their-construction-methods) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 11-Mar-2021 04:19:00 [![What are the types of piles and their construction methods?](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/EH_Files/Blog%20/piling-mat%20(1).jpg)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-types-of-piles-and-their-construction-methods) Piling is one of the cornerstones of the construction industry today and indeed, it has been so for centuries – if not millennia. The function of piles is quite simply … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-types-of-piles-and-their-construction-methods) ## [What Is the Shear Strength of Soil? [Tests & Formula]](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-shear-strength-of-soil) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 04-Mar-2021 03:44:45 [![What Is the Shear Strength of Soil? [Tests & Formula]](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/EH_Files/Blog%20/AleesShearStrength4.03.jpg)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-shear-strength-of-soil) Knowing the shear strength of soil is key for ground engineers and is vital to any design project. At some point, everything that is built makes contact with the ground … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-shear-strength-of-soil) ## [Bearing Capacity of Soil - Types and Calculations](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-bearing-capacity-of-soil) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 18-Feb-2021 04:47:19 [![Bearing Capacity of Soil - Types and Calculations](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/EH_Files/Blog%20/Bearing%20Capacity%20ALees%20Thumbnail.jpg)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-bearing-capacity-of-soil) This guide explains the concept of the bearing capacity of soil (also known as ‘ground bearing pressure’), its significance in geotechnical engineering, the types of soil bearing pressure, and the … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-bearing-capacity-of-soil) ## [What is a reinforced soil wall?](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-reinforced-soil-wall) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 04-Feb-2021 04:53:32 [![What is a reinforced soil wall?](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/EH_Files/Blog%20/Dubaj%20Fujiarah.jpg)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-reinforced-soil-wall) From the Great Wall of China, to the Dubai-Fujairah Highway, the versatility, stability and strength of reinforced soil has been used by builders and engineers to build retaining walls for … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-reinforced-soil-wall) ## [What are the different types of retaining wall?](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/types-of-retaining-wall) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 21-Jan-2021 05:13:02 [![What are the different types of retaining wall?](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/types-of-retaining-wall-2.png)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/types-of-retaining-wall) Retaining walls come in all types, shapes and sizes – from simple gravity walls to bored pile walls for basements and reinforced soil walls using geogrids – to suit a … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/types-of-retaining-wall) Topics:[Walls & Slopes](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/topic/walls-slopes) ## [Tensar's Christmas Construction puzzle - Answers Revealed](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/tensars-christmas-construction-puzzle-answers-revealed) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 07-Jan-2021 04:10:23 [![Tensar's Christmas Construction puzzle - Answers Revealed](https://info.tensar.co.uk/hubfs/EH_Files/EH_Marketing_Assistants/Michelle/Misc/Jan%202021%20Answer%20Reveal.jpg)](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/tensars-christmas-construction-puzzle-answers-revealed) Happy New Year from all of us here at Tensar! We hope that you had a enjoyable break and had the chance to have a go at Andrew Lee's Christmas … [Read Story **](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/tensars-christmas-construction-puzzle-answers-revealed) Topics:[Geogrid](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/topic/geogrid) ## [That's a wrap, Merry Quizmas! Andrew concludes Ground Coffee 2020 with a Construction Crossword](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/merry-quizmas-tensars-construction-themed-crossword) by [Andrew Lees](https://info.tensar.co.uk/blog/author/andrew-lees), on 17-Dec-2020 04:19:46 [![That's a wrap, Merry Quizmas! 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