BaseCore™ Geocell for Road Construction
Geocell ground grid road foundations support numerous commercial wheel load weights and soil types. Save time and money as it is cheaper and easier to install than concrete and asphalt.
Supports All Permanent & Temporary Roads
From major thoroughfares to country roads, forestry roads and job sites, BaseCore™ geocell cellular confinement systems have numerous road construction applications. They make for durable paved and unpaved roads that last 75+ years.
Mitigate lateral dispersion and build roads without the usual ruts, sinking, and other problems with foundations the United States Army Corps uses. You can even reinstall BaseCore™ Geocell for another commercial project to build on a budget.
Highways/Main Roads
County, city, and state governments may require new roads or repairs that concrete and asphalt can’t solve. Utilize BaseCore™ when utility lines are too low, and timelines require winter building and have maximum loan bearing capacity for major roadway traffic.
Work Site Roads
Heavy vehicles in minefields and oil sites deteriorate the ground daily with tire tracks and material hauling. Increase your workplace’s lifespan with BaseCore™ geocell for road construction that handles constant automobile traffic at a low cost.
Forest/Natural Roads
We recommend BaseCore™ geocell when building a vegetative road in a national park or event venue. The product will supply a reliable foundation for mud control and perforation to plant grasses in-between cells.
Temporary/Access Roads
You can install BaseCore™ for soil stabilization on short-term roads and construct another vehicle path with the same product. Or you can lay it for main roadway access as a permeable, durable base.
Airway Roads
Most airports install bituminous concrete for airstrips, de-icing pads, and dikes. But you can build permeable roads for planes with BaseCore™ foundation grids that don’t require specialists.
Highways/Main Roads
County, city, and state governments may require new roads or repairs that concrete and asphalt can’t solve. Utilize BaseCore™ when utility lines are too low, and timelines require winter building and have maximum loan bearing capacity for major roadway traffic.
BaseCore™ Geocell Benefits for Road Construction
Build Soft Soil Roads
Clay, peat bogs, and sand cause severe ground stabilization issues when they don’t pass an engineer’s soil test. Instead of constructing roads with sinking and uneven ground, BaseCore™ Geocell disperses lateral pressure, barely touching the soft subgrade.
Prevent Potholes, Ruts, and Sinking
With perforated BaseCore™ Geocell, you can trust a durable road foundation for 75+ years without rainstorm damage. Water can pass through the infill material and pass into the subgrade, preventing potholes and future road deterioration.
33% Less Excavation Depth
Protect existing utility lines and groundwater channels by excavating less grade with BaseCore™ Geocell. You can construct more roads than before without modifications and spend less time and money removing previous roads and materials.
50% Base Infill Materials
BaseCore™ Geocell for road construction and load support uses fewer infill materials for lower project costs. It even supports on-site sand, gravel, and other aggregate to save you from off-site hauling labor.
50% Base Infill Materials
BaseCore™ Geocell for road construction and load support uses fewer infill materials for lower project costs. It even supports on-site sand, gravel, and other aggregate to save you from off-site hauling labor.
Work During the Winter
BaseCore™ Geocell is a great alternative to concrete if your project deadlines are in colder weather. Our geocell foundation grids carry the same road construction strength while keeping your long-term budget in mind.
Save on Specialists & Install
Cities with lower project bids hire general laborers or landscape companies to install BaseCore™ Geocell roads. It’s a product that’s light, requires no formal training, and doesn’t need heavy equipment while improving load-bearing capacity for vehicles.
Road Construction Geocell vs. Geogrid
Unlike 2D geogrids, BaseCore™ geocell is a fundamentally different road construction option. It outperforms as a military-proven foundation for all types of roads during every season of the year.
| All soil types, including weak soils | Strong soils only |
| Only 1 layer needed | May require multiple layers |
| Contour flexibility for easy installation | Must place tight and flat |
| Works in various road scenarios and fixes underlying issues | Doesn’t perform well in rutted and poor road areas |
| Withstands infill equipment traffic | Infill equipment can damage the geogrid |
| Versatile infill options | High-quality aggregate infill only |
BaseCore™ Geocell General Road Construction Installation
Steps:
Prepare road construction subgrade by removing debris, rocks, vegetation, and previous foundation material
Compact road subgrade with compactor or other equipment.
Install geotextile fabric from one end of the road to the other. Overlap areas if necessary to ensure infill material doesn’t sink into subgrade.
Stake BaseCore™ Geocell panels with rebar at one end of the road, expanding them to the other side with additional rebar.
Connect adjacent BaseCore™ Geocell panels with BaseClips for lateral strength across entire road construction.
Infill BaseCore™ Geocell panels with gravel, soil, or other material. Start from one side of the road, fill each cell section, and work your way to the other end.
Plant grass for vegetation road constructions.
