Geomat for Construction and Erosion Control

GEOMAT has a team of highly skilled engineering technicians and inspectors known for punctuality. These professionals can accurately evaluate the soil conditions of your construction project.

ACEMat, Geomat Plus, and GeoDrain are known for their impressive water drainage capabilities. They help ensure that turf fields, golf courses, and general landscaping retain optimal moisture levels.

Stabilization

The 3D geomat is an environmentally friendly solution for soil stabilization, erosion control and slope rehabilitation. It is a mat of UV stabilized non-degradable synthetic fibers that are fused where they cross. It is ideal for a wide range of applications including river and lake banks, slopes and dikes as well as rocky soil steep slopes.

The unique 3-dimensional network structure allows 90% of the space to be filled with soil and sand, thus allowing plant roots to grow through it in a balanced way. This creates a natural protection system on the slope, prevents soil erosion, raises afforestation rate and improves the ecological environment.

It is easy and fast to transport, install and anchor. It is also highly economical, a cost-effective alternative to massive and ecologically-unfriendly concrete, stone or asphalt constructions.

Geomat+ drainage boards from Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products are an excellent choice for waterproofing below-grade structures. Their ingenious dimpled design allows for efficient water flow while also providing robust protection against root penetration.

The special circular structure of the geomat holds seeds and soil in place, enhancing vegetation growth. It can replace the traditional shotcrete slope protection engineering Geomat for construction method. It is also highly effective for flood control and soil erosion prevention. It is suitable for a variety of projects, including construction of freeway embankments, retaining walls and slope rehabilitation.

Erosion Control

Erosion is a common problem that can cause a lot of side effects like uneven water dispensing, thin soil layers and poor revegetation. The three-dimensional structure of the Geomat helps in stabilizing and controlling the erosion process. It also helps in protecting the surface and ensuring that plants’ root sprouts can grow without being disturbed. The strands that make up the Geomat help to bind and trap soil particles, fertile humus, as well as grass and shrub roots to offer permanent surface erosion protection.

When the Geomat is installed before the erosion process begins, it can reduce the amount of eroded land by over 50%. This is due to the fact that they are designed with a circular structure that holds seeds and soil in place, benefiting vegetation growth. In addition, they are light and easy to transport. They are an excellent alternative to shotcrete slope protection engineering methods.

The thermal properties of the Geomat were evaluated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results show that the structure of the geomat is not compromised by UV aging, which can occur in real conditions. The tensile strength of the Geomat wires remains the same, regardless of whether it is subjected to UV aging in the lab or in the field. These results indicate that the Geomat has excellent durability and is suitable for long-term use.

Reinforcement

GEOMAT offers construction observation and testing services during earthwork operations, including placement of fills, compaction testing, over excavation of slopes, reconstruction of unstable soil, installation of subdrains, and placement of Biaxial PP Plastic Geogrid structural backfill for retaining walls and foundations. Their staff of highly qualified engineering technicians and inspectors are known for punctuality, testing in accordance with project requirements, and preparing sound foundation alternatives.

The three dimensional structures in Geomat are useful to protect the soil’s surface and plant root sprout can still grow without being disturbed. Its application is easy, and no special equipment or expert workers are required. Its cost is seven times lower than using concrete in a slope installation.

There are many kinds of Geomat that are used for various purposes. Some are fireproof, some are permeable, and others are designed for linear protection and environment recovery. For example, Multimat R three-dimensional reinforced Geomat is a perfect choice for long and steep slopes to avoid erosion processes and encourages vegetation growing. It is made of water permeable polymer or other synthetic materials and thermally jointed to each other.

Another option is the MacMat HS high-performance Geomat, which combines a three-dimensional matrix with reinforcing hexagonal wire mesh. This system is able to support the most demanding slope face stabilization applications, such as on river banks, dams, and rocky, soil steep slopes. Its mechanical performance characteristics are similar to Maccaferri Steelgrid, but with a wider range of temperature applications.

Safety

Whether it’s protecting plants and soil elements from erosion or keeping the right level of moisture in golf courses, landscaping, and turf field management, Geomat helps with many construction and maintenance projects. It is especially useful for airports and runways, as it can absorb the impact of construction vehicles, aircrafts, and equipment on the pavement texture, thus preventing corrosion.

The 3D structure of the Geomat is made by welding multi –layer plastic geonets together. There are voids in over 90% of the material, so plant roots can go through freely to a depth of 30-40 cm, forming a compound protection layer with the vegetation and soil. This new type of Geosynthetic product is widely applied in water and soil conservation, preventing soil erosion, raising the afforestation area, and improving the ecological environment.

Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products offers a variety of drainage boards, including Geomat, GeoDrain, and ArmorDrain. All these products are effective in water drainage and can help prevent flooding, basement leakage, and other problems related to excess moisture. Water drainage is also crucial in lawn and golf course maintenance, as it maintains the right amount of moisture in the grass and soil. For this reason, Geomat is a popular choice among professionals.