Geogrids, Drainage geocomposites, Geomats, Geomembranes, Woven and Non Woven geotextiles are used for Reinforce soils, Stabilise ground, Drain, Separate, Filter, Protect, Contain / barrier systems, Erosion control
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Introduction
The market for
geosynthetics is
expected to reach over
$15 billion by 2019 +
+ = www.marketsandmarkets.com report 11/14
The geosynthetics
market is expected
to grow at 10%
CAGR until 2019+
Geosynthetics are
replacing traditional
materials used
within construction
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Introduction
Within geotechnics, civil and
mining, the most common uses
of geosynthetics are to:
â–Ş Reinforce soils
â–Ş Stabilise ground
â–Ş Drain
â–Ş Separate
â–Ş Filter
â–Ş Protect
â–Ş Contain / barrier systems
â–Ş Erosion control
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Geosynthetics - Benefits
â–Ş Lower carbon footprint:
Reduce the extraction,
transport and use of quarried
materials
â–Ş Enhance performance of
existing materials: Reduce the
amount of soils and quarried
materials required
â–Ş Reduce waste: Make
unusable materials, usable
again
â–Ş Reduce risk and unknowns:
Deliver reliable long-term,
laboratory-tested performance
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Geosynthetics
Example of benefits
Geogrids for soil reinforcement
â–Ş Make soils perform better
â–Ş Stand steeper
â–Ş Accommodate greater loads
â–Ş Increase space for development
Geomembranes for landfill liners
â–Ş Reduce thickness of protection
â–Ş Greater volume for waste
â–Ş More reliable than clay
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Introduction
Unique draining geogrid for reinforcing
marginal cohesive soils. Reduces pore water
pressure.
Wide range of grids and composites (textiles
+ grid) to overcome specific problems within
asphalt pavement strengthening.
3D geogrid with texture to grip and stabilise
soil veneers. Ideal in capping applications in
landfills and mining.
Highlights
ParaDrain®
MacGrid ® AR
MacGrid® T
14. Products Thickness Core type
Leachate
filter
High flow
capacity
Crush
resistance
Chemical
resistance
MacDrain® W 4 - 10mm
PP
Channel P P P
MacDrain® M 10 - 22mm
PP
Cuspate P P
MacDrain® N 4 - 8mm
HDPE
Net P P
MacDrain® W-HF 8 - 10mm
PP
Channel P P P P
MacDrain® TD 11mm
PP
Cuspate P
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Introduction
All MacDrain® products are available with a
range of geotextiles / membranes attached to
the core to deliver the required drainage
performance:
• Textile | Drainage core | no textile
• Textile | Drainage core | textile
• Textile | Drainage core | membrane
Highlights
MacDrain®
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
MacMat ® Erosion protection
geomats
• Reinforced or unreinforced
• Provide immediate mid-long
term erosion protection on
slopes & river banks
• Assist revegetation of
vulnerable slopes
• Reinforce roots of vegetation
• Soil stabilisation in combination
with anchors / soil nails
• 3D matrix to stabilise top soil
layer on sloped cappings in
landfills
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Introduction
• Highly resistant to:
• UV
• Chemical & environmental
• Mechanical damage
• Variety of thicknesses
• Wide range of reinforcement strengths
• Range of colours
• Rapid to install
Highlights
MacMat®
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
MacLine ® Impermeable
geomembranes
• Replace traditional
impermeable systems, e.g.
clays
• Contain waste, leachates etc
• Landfill caps and liners
• Prevent contamination of
groundwater
• Overall protection package can
also include MacTex®,
MacMat®, MacDrain®
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
MacTex ® Woven & Composite
geotextiles
• Improve bearing capacity
• Soil reinforcement
• Short term: MacTex W1 / W2
• Long term: MacTex W2 / C2
• Separation
• Filtration
• Erosion Control
• Soil retention: MacTex CE
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
Type W1 – Woven polypropylene
Strength: up to 100kN/m (7,050 lb/ft)
Type W2 – Woven polyester
Strength: up to 1000kN/m (70,500 lb/ft)
Type C – Woven/knitted composite
Polypropylene / Polyester
Strength: up to 1000kN/m (70,500 lb/ft)
Type EC – Woven polypropylene
PVA coating
Strength: up to 20kN/m (1,400 lb/ft)
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
MacTex ® Nonwoven geotextiles
• Separate different soils
• Protect geomembranes
• Filter natural drainage layers
• Soil stabilisation on unbound
access roads
• 100% high tenacity
polypropylene
• CE, NTPEP approved
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
• Separate different soils
• Protect geomembranes
• Filter natural drainage layers
• Soil stabilisation on unbound
access roads
Type N – Needlepunched
Type H – Needlepunched + heat
calendared
Type PN – High mass
>500 gr/m2 (14.7 oz/y2)
Type AR – Bitumen impregnated
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
BioMac ® Biodegradable
geotextiles & blankets
• Provide immediate short term
erosion protection
• Assist revegetation of
vulnerable slopes
• Reinforce roots of vegetation
• Retain topsoil within reinforced
soil slopes
• 3D natural substrate for
retention of soil or mulches
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Introduction
Nonwoven geotextiles
Separate and filter
Protect geomembranes
Filter natural drainage layers
Soil stabilisation unbound access
roads
MacLine® W Reinforced
membranes
• PE membranes with woven
reinforcement
• Temporary / permanent landfill
caps
• Temporary lagoons
• Can be prefabricated into large
panels for immediate
deployment