GeoSpec® Lightweight Fill
GeoSpec® lightweight fill material is expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam used in ground fill applications where a lightweight fill material is required to reduce stresses on underlying or adjoining soils/structures. Traditional earth fill materials are more than 100 times heavier than GeoSpec, and can cause settling, erosion and instability of soils over time. EPS geofoam has been used in projects involving roads, bridge approach fills, embankments, levees, berms, foundations, landscaping, etc., worldwide for over 50 years.
GeoSpec fill material can be designed to support high compressive loads, but has a density less than 1% of traditional earth materials. It can be designed to meet a wide range of geotechnical engineering specifications with a typical density range of 11 kg/m3 (0.7 pcf) to 40 kg/m3 (2.5 pcf) providing a range of compressive resistance properties.
As part of Plasti-Fab’s dedication to Quality, Service and Expertise, Design assistance can be provided in selecting the required GeoSpec fill material for specific applications.
- Product can be designed to support high compressive loads, but has a density less than 1% of traditional earth materials
- Meets all building codes
- On Time Delivery with a Dependable Distribution Network in Canada and the United States
- Product Specification Expertise for any Project
- 50x lighter than dirt
Material Properties of GeoSpec® Insulation
Material Property | Units | D6817 GeoSpec Type Designations | ||||||||
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EPS12 | EPS15 | EPS19 | EPS22 | EPS29 | EPS39 | EPS46 | ||||
Product Density Minimum |
kg/m3 (pcf) |
11.2 (0.70) |
14.4 (0.90) |
18.4 (1.15) |
21.6 (1.35) |
28.8 (1.80) |
38.4 (2.40) |
45.7 (2.85) |
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Compressive Resistance Minimum @ 1% strain |
kPa (psi) |
15 (2.2) |
25 (3.6) |
40 (5.8) |
50 (7.3) |
75 (10.9) |
103 (15.0) |
128 (18.6) |
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Flexural Strength Minimum |
kPa (psi) |
69 (10) |
172 (25) |
207 (30) |
240 (35) |
345 (50) |
414 (60) |
517 (75) |
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Limiting Oxygen Index Minimum |
% | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Additional Compressive Resistance Properties | ||||||||
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Compressive Resistance Minimum @ 5% Deformation |
kPa (psi) |
35 (5.1) |
55 (8.0) |
90 (13.1) |
115 (16.7) |
170 (25.0) |
241 (35.0) |
300 (43.5) |
Compressive Resistance Minimum @ 10% Deformation |
kPa (psi) |
40 (5.8) |
70 (10.2) |
110 (16.0) |
135 (19.6) |
200 (29.0) |
276 (40.0) |
345 (50.0) |
PIB 207 - Recognition of CCMC Product Evaluations
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PIB 297 - Drying Potential of EPS and XPS Insulation Exposed to Environmental Cycling
PIB 306 - SDS - Plasti-Fab EPS Products for Construction Applications
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