Amvic Geofoam Lightweight Land Fill


Manufactured by Amvic Corporation / DBA Alleguard
Brand: Amvic Geofoam

Amvic Geofoam is an expanded polystyrene (EPS) lightweight foam used as an alternative to traditional fills for geotechnical applications. Amvic Geofoam is 50 times lighter when compared to traditional fills with similar compressive strengths making it an attractive alternative for void fill
Amvic Geofoam can be used on weak or soft soils eliminating teh need to reach bedrock or to reduce the size of an embankment allowing for more usable space. it minimizes the settlement of soil along with reduced maintenance and installation cost reductions
Amvic Geofoam is available in a variety of densities, compressive strengths, and flexural strengths

Categories: 
Grading | Lightweight Materials
Grading | Lightweight Materials | Type I - Embankment Fill (EF)
Grading | Lightweight Materials | Type II - Structure Backfill (SF)
Grading | Lightweight Materials | Type IV - Trench Backfill (TF)
  • ASTM International
  • Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
    • CAN/ULC-S102.2-10 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies
    • CAN/ULC-S701-11 - Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering

Gary Brown, VP Technical Services
Amvic Corporation / DBA Alleguard
501 McNicoll Avenue
Toronto ON M2H 2E2
gary.brown@alleguard.com
http://www.amvicsystem.com
Phone: 416-543-4279