February, 2013 Luncheon
Speaker: Nico Sutmoller, Insulfoam Geofoam Specialist
Date: February 21, 2013
Topic: Geofoam - A Lightweight Fill Alternative
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Summary: Mr. Sutmoller spoke about the utilization of Geofoam as a light weight fill alternative. EPS Geofoam is a large block, rigid foam plastic material that has typical densities between 12-46 kg/m³ (0.7-2.85 ft³) making it up to 100 times lighter than soil. It is one of the only truly engineered fill materials that has predictable, consistent physical properties. He also spoke about the manufacturing process of EPS, the history of Geofoam, recent trends, some design considerations, specifications, and installation considerations.
