Build Resilient Roads and Pads Year-Round with Tough Cell® Geocells.

Winter construction can be tough, but your projects don’t have to grind to a halt when the temperature drops. Harsh weather, frozen subgrades and compaction challenges can test the limits of traditional construction, while excessive moisture can lead to foundational failure during spring thaw. Standard methods like heating and hoarding are time-consuming and costly, often derailing schedules and straining resources. With Tough Cell® geocells, these hurdles can be overcome saving you cost and time- even in the coldest months.

Tough Cell® geocells: Your All-Season Solution

Tough Cell® geocells, made from durable Novel Polymeric Alloy (NPA), provide unmatched performance for both temporary and permanent road construction, industrial pads, and other foundational applications. With its advanced 3D confinement system, Tough Cell® creates a solid foundation, even when full compaction isn’t achievable. Its elastic properties reduce subgrade stress during freeze-thaw cycles, minimizing foundational failure risks.

Why Contractors Choose Tough Cell®

1. Lower Costs
   • Material Savings: Requires 50-70% less infill, allows for local sand and/or recycled materials, and reduces transportation costs
   • Reduced Labor: Quick, all-season installation minimizes site preparation and workforce hours
2. Enhanced Structural Integrity
   • The confinement structure of Tough Cell® allows the reinforced earthwork structure to maintain its integrity and enables roads to be built and put into operation without 100% compaction
   • The honeycomb structure of geocells increases the strength and load support capabilities of roads and pads. Made up of perforated cells, it allows drainage and reduces rutting by up to 80%

3. Unmatched Strength

1. • Tough Cell® boasts the highest tensile strength compared to other geocells, with low deformation under stress. Tensile strength is the maximum stress that materials can withstand while being stretched before fracturing. The strength at yield is 16 to 22 kN/m for perforated Tough Cells®
   • Tough Cell® has a tested creep (deformation) of less than 3%. Plastic deformation can occur above 3%, causing expansion of the cell wall. This causes the cell to lose its compaction, leading to a loss of confinement and the potential for failure. This is a common issue with HDPE geocells that Tough Cell® technology overcomes
   • Distributes loads evenly, reducing vertical stress and increasing the load-bearing capacity. Tough Cell® increases subgrade strength and reduces the required thickness of structural layers
2. Superior Durability
   • Designed to withstand extreme weather, from freezing winters to blazing summers
   • Resistant to UV radiation, hail, rain, and snow, ensuring long-term performance
3. Exceptional Longevity
   • Offers a projected lifespan of 75 years, backed by high elastic stiffness for consistent performance. Testing of Tough Cell® shows predictable stiffness at typical and extreme temperatures. As polymers tend to lose elasticity, geocells must maintain stiffness and elasticity without permanent deformation for continued performance

Not All Geocells Are Created Equal

Unlike conventional HDPE geocells, Tough Cell® uses NPA for superior stiffness, durability, and resistance to deformation. This advanced material ensures long-term structural stability, making it ideal for projects requiring extended performance and reliability.

Tough Cell®: Tailored Solutions for Any Project

Available in multiple strength categories and customizable sizes, Tough Cell® adapts to your project’s specific needs. Paradox’s expert technical team and engineering partner, Stratum Logics, work closely with you to optimize designs for load requirements, soil conditions, environmental challenges, and budget constraints.

Build Smarter This Winter

From all-weather roads to slope stabilization and industrial pads, Tough Cell® ensures cost-effective, sustainable, and high-performing foundations. Ready to keep your projects moving this winter? Get in touch with Paradox at 1.877.MUD.UGLY or email them at [email protected] for more info.

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