Arlington National Cemetery

GEOTERRA® Ground Protection Mats for sensitive stabilization project

Project Details

Market

Government

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Project Partners

Terra Site Constructors (General Contractor), Empire Landscape, LLC (Installation), US Army Corps of Engineers (Engineering)

Supplier Timeline

2024

Key Products

GEOTERRA Ground Protection Mat

Ground protection mats for heavy equipment

GEOTERRA mats for statue stabilization project

GEOTERRA Mats installed around statute at Arlington National Cemetery

About the Project

A design-build project at the Arlington National Cemetery stabilized three historical pylons located near the main entrance of the cemetery. The project stabilization scope included installation of push piers and helical anchors, preservation in accordance with Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, site restoration, and supporting elements of work.

GEOTERRA Mats for Ground Protection

Before Terra Site Constructors began stabilization work, Empire Landscape, LLC installed GEOTERRA mats for ground protection.
The GEOTERRA Mats were installed over a base layer of mulch. The mats protected the roots and trunks of the old trees surrounding the construction area while supporting the heavy equipment required for the stabilization project.
The GEOTERRA Mats were connected with a PadLoc® Strap and Clamp and secured in place using the Earth Anchor Crimp Tool and Drive Rod. The installation was overseen by two ISA certified arborists from Empire Landscape and Pat Branin. Pat provided installation instruction while the arborist ensured the trees were carefully protected throughout installation.

Why GEOTERRA Ground Protection Mats Worked

Durability

The mats offer the equivalent durability of 12 inches of crushed aggregate, as tested by the University of Kansas.
Due to the confined work space and the trees, crushed aggregate was not a viable option here.

Easy Installation

GEOTERRA Mats are easy to install and remove. The lightweight mats don’t require machinery for installation and can be configured around design restrictions, like the tree in the middle of this work zone.

Stormwater Infiltration

The porous GEOTERRA panels allow for improved water infiltration. Unlike impermeable mats that pool water after a rain event, these mats allow rainwater to percolate into the soil and the tree’s root system.

Weather Resistant

GEOTERRA mats are made from recycled polyethylene that won’t rot or mildew.

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