FORTIS Asphalt SA

FORTITEX Asphalt is biaxially oriented (biaxial) synthetic geogrid made of polyester (PET), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), basalt or glassfiber geogrid with bitumen coating and self-adhesive backing.

Application:

• • Reinforcement of asphalt concrete pavement

Geogrid FORTITEX Asphalt improves the elastic modulus of a roadbed while distributing loads for greater roadway longevity and performance.

• • Protection from Reflective Cracks

The use of FORTITEX Asphalt in an asphaltic pavement system mitigates the risk of reflective crack formation. The geocomposite reinforcement layer redistributes stresses horizontally in the overall system, thus preventing stress from concentrating and migrating upward to the surface as a crack.

• • Prevention of  Wheel Track Rutting

The high-strength performance of FORTITEX Asphalt redistributes loads across the entire area of the reinforced road surface. This prevents the formation of wheel ruts, even in high temperature environments.