Pavement Reinforcement Solutions

Pave the Way to Stronger Roads

Now you can build roads that are stronger and more economical. Introducing Carbophalt^® and Glasphalt^™ asphalt reinforcement grids from Simpson Strong-Tie. Ideal for new construction or resurfacing, our grid is tested and proven to extend the service life of roads, highways and other heavy-use areas.

Carbophalt^® G and Glasphalt^™ G asphalt reinforcement grids from Simpson Strong-Tie is a tested, proven and cost-effective way to combat cracking, strengthen asphalt pavement and extend the service life of roadways.

Key Features and Benefits

Strong: Product provides high tensile strength and better load transfer to increase durability of pavement
Effective: Open-grid design is fully saturated with bitumen for stronger interlocking between layers of pavement and better performance
Easy: Cross-weave design accommodates curves with minimal overlap, allows the grid to conform to the shape of the surface; Simpson Strong-Tie grid installation machine simplifies application
Versatile: Ideal for new construction or resurfacing, works in any climate across a range of applications and pavement types
Cost Effective: Less rutting and cracking means increased lifespan of pavement, reducing costly and time-consuming maintenance
Proven: Twenty-year use history and available case studies
Supported: We can offer extensive contractor training and jobsite/field sales specialists
Recyclable: Roadways installed with these grids can be milled and recycled without degrading the performance of the material
Sustainable: Grids reduce the need to replace roadways as frequently, fewer resources are used

Reinforcement Grid to Combat Cracking and Strengthen Asphalt Pavement

Carbophalt and Glasphalt are the go-to pavement reinforcement solutions for businesses and municipalities that demand durability, strength, and performance. Our flier provides an easy-to-read guide to the features, benefits, applications, and installation instructions for our product lineups.

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Applications

New construction and rehabilitation
Overlays and spot repairs
Roads
Bridge decks
Loading docks
Port loading facilities
Ridged pavement with asphalt overlays
Demanding service conditions
Airports
Parking lots
Railroad, bus and trucking terminals
Bus stops, starts and turning lanes

Case Studies

Baku FORMULA 1 Racetrack — Baku, Azerbaijant

Challenge: Design a reinforced but removable asphalt pavement for a new racetrack to overlay UNESCO World Heritage Site cobblestone.

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DK3 State Road — Pyrzyce, Poland

Challenge: Ensure road’s long-term structural integrity and load capacity with minimal milling existing asphalt and adding up to 10.6" (27 cm) of new asphalt layers.

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Service Station — Parsberg, Germany

Challenge: Find an asphalt reinforcement solution to resist heavy-vehicle shear forces and extend the (annual) repair cycle of a highly-trafficked access road to a service station truck parking lot.

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Installation

Asphalt reinforcement grid is installed using the Simpson Strong-Tie grid installation machine. Equipment rental and complete training for project managers and operators is available.