AUSBLOX GEOFOAM®

Ausblox is NSW’s leading manufacturer of Expanded Polystyrene foam blocks (EPS), renowned for their strength and lightweight characteristics. These EPS foam blocks are essential for both commercial and residential construction projects, offering durable and adaptable solutions. Ausblox Geofoam is particularly effective as structural fill, replacing weak soil to create a more robust and stable foundation.

In civil engineering, Ausblox Geofoam is indispensable for constructing highways, bridges, embankments, and stabilizing slopes. The versatility of these blocks in size and shape makes them ideal for various applications, while their ability to be produced in different densities and compressive strengths ensures they meet specific geotechnical requirements. This adaptability guarantees optimal performance across a wide range of commercial and residential construction projects.

Why use Ausblox Geofoam blocks?

Strong – Lighweight – Load Bearing – Cost Saving – Thermal – Environmental.

• Ausblox Geofoam® blocks can be up to 1% the density of soil while maintaining equivalent strength. This makes them a robust yet lightweight alternative to soil and other fill materials like tires, rocks, or dirt. This reduction in weight lessens the load on underlying subgrades and buried utilities, making transportation and installation easier and cheaper. Additionally, as an engineered product, their performance is predictable. Variable density manufacturing allows for different compressive strengths tailored to various needs.

• Using Ausblox Geofoam blocks eliminates the need for deep excavation into bedrock when dealing with weak soil. This accelerates construction time and reduces costs since they are easy to install, even in bad weather, minimizing the need for heavy machinery. Their thermal insulation properties also prevent freezing and frosting of surfaces, ground, and buried structures.

• Environmentally friendly, these foam blocks are free of CFCs and other harmful gases. They are stable, inert, and won’t pollute soil or waterways. They are also recyclable, contributing to.LEED credit requirements and requiring No environmental permit required.

Slope Stabilization – Landslide and Erosion Prevention

In areas where soil mass causes landscape failure, geotechnical engineers use EPS foam blocks to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion and landslides. Being up to 50 times lighter than traditional fills, Geofoam solves issues related to mass and gravitational forces, making slope reconstruction more efficient and cost-effective.

Ausblox Geofoam solutions.

Solving multiple geotechnical problems

Ground Fill

Geofoam is increasingly preferred as a fill material over dirt and soil. It offers cost savings in labor, transport, and materials. Due to its lightweight nature, fewer trucks are needed for delivery, and handling and installation are easier. Unlike traditional fills, EPS foam blocks provide stable fill structures with predictable performance. Their variable compression strengths allow precise load-bearing performance, making them more durable and reliable.

Embankments – Slope Reduction – Low Maintenance

Geofoam effectively stabilizes slopes, allowing for smaller embankment sizes. This makes more land usable and creates secure, durable embankments. By using retaining structures with Geofoam fill, slope sizes can be dramatically reduced. Additionally, maintenance is minimized since erosion and failure risks are lower.

Retaining Structures

Incorporating Geofoam in retaining structures reduces the lateral pressure caused by heavy masses, preventing structural failure. Ausblox Geofoam comes in various specifications to match compressive strengths and ensure predictable, engineered outcomes.

Utility Protection

Geofoam’s strength and light weight protect buried utilities and structures by reducing vertical stress. This prevents damage and failure, lowering maintenance and repair costs.

Thermal Insulation

With excellent thermal properties, EPS blocks are 98% air by volume. This trapped air provides exceptional insulation, making them a cost-effective solution for preventing frost heave and protecting pipes and other utilities from damage.