Plasti-Fab -GeoSpec® Lightweight Fill

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GeoSpec® lightweight fill material is expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam used in ground fill applications where a lightweight fill material is required to reduce stresses on underlying or adjoining soils/structures.


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GeoSpec® Lightweight Fill

GeoSpec® lightweight fill material is expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam used in ground fill applications where a lightweight fill material is required to reduce stresses on underlying or adjoining soils/structures. Traditional earth fill materials are more than 100 times heavier than GeoSpec, and can cause settling, erosion and instability of soils over time. EPS geofoam has been used in projects involving roads, bridge approach fills, embankments, levees, berms, foundations, landscaping, etc., worldwide for over 50 years.

GeoSpec fill material can be designed to support high compressive loads, but has a density less than 1% of traditional earth materials. It can be designed to meet a wide range of geotechnical engineering specifications with a typical density range of 11 kg/m3 (0.7 pcf) to 40 kg/m3 (2.5 pcf) providing a range of compressive resistance properties.

As part of Plasti-Fab’s dedication to Quality, Service and Expertise, Design assistance can be provided in selecting the required GeoSpec fill material for specific applications.

Why GeoSpec® Lightweight Fill

  • Product can be designed to support high compressive loads, but has a density less than 1% of traditional earth materials
  • Meets all building codes
  • On Time Delivery with a Dependable Distribution Network in Canada and the United States
  • Product Specification Expertise for any Project
  • 50x lighter than dirt


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Specifications

Material Properties of GeoSpec® Insulation
D6817 GeoSpec Type Designations
Material Property Units EPS12 EPS15 EPS19 EPS22 EPS29 EPS39 EPS46
Product Density
Minimum
kg/m3
(pcf)
11.2
(0.70)
14.4
(0.90)
18.4
(1.15)
21.6
(1.35)
28.8
(1.80)
38.4
(2.40)
45.7
(2.85)
Compressive Resistance
Minimum @ 1% strain
kPa
(psi)
15
(2.2)
25
(3.6)
40
(5.8)
50
(7.3)
75
(10.9)
103
(15.0)
128
(18.6)
Flexural Strength
Minimum
kPa
(psi)
69
(10)
172
(25)
207
(30)
240
(35)
345
(50)
414
(60)
517
(75)
Limiting Oxygen Index
Minimum
%24242424242424
Additional Compressive Resistance Properties
Compressive Resistance
Minimum @ 5% Deformation
kPa
(psi)
35
(5.1)
55
(8.0)
90
(13.1)
115
(16.7)
170
(25.0)
241
(35.0)
300
(43.5)
Compressive Resistance
Minimum @ 10% Deformation
kPa
(psi)
40
(5.8)
70
(10.2)
110
(16.0)
135
(19.6)
200
(29.0)
276
(40.0)
345
(50.0)