GeoMats
Advanced Solutions for Erosion Control and Soil Reinforcement
MacMat Geomats are engineered using high-quality synthetic filaments intricately heat-tangled to form a three-dimensional, flexible, and highly porous layer, with porosity rates exceeding 90%. These geomats offer a durable and eco-friendly solution for erosion control, effectively adapting to diverse climatic conditions and environments, whether dry or wet. Their ability to integrate with natural vegetation promotes healthy root growth, while simultaneously protecting the soil surface from erosive agents like water runoff and rain impact.
For projects that require additional structural support, MacMat R combines the geomat structure with a reinforcement layer, available in double-twisted steel mesh or synthetic geogrid. This configuration provides high tensile strength and stiffness, making it ideal for complex applications such as slope stabilization, soil nailing, and protection against landslides and rockfall. The versatility of MacMat R makes it suitable for challenging scenarios, including steep slopes, coastal defenses, and high-traffic embankments.
Both MacMat and MacMat R are excellent choices for civil engineering, infrastructure, and environmental protection projects. Engineers can leverage Maccaferri’s design software ECoMac and the eDesign platform to develop customized solutions for erosion control and soil reinforcement, ensuring optimal project outcomes. Access the eDesign platform for a efficient design process tailored to your project’s specific needs.
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DEADMAN WASH, TSMC CHANNEL INFRASTRUCTURE
United States
They needed to protect their new infrastructure from erosion caused by the Deadman Wash in North Phoenix Arizona. They needed to re-grade a channel that was 2 miles long, 300 ft wide and 6 ft tall to divert the storm water and prevent soil loss at the bed and banks. We also used semi-rigid hydraulic protection to suit the arid climate of the region. They needed to complete the project in a short time, with enough monetary savings and approval from the Maricopa Flood Control District. The Installation of the project was performed by BUESING Corporation Contracting.
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DIDIPIO MINE ACCESS ROAD
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. owns and operates the high-grade gold and copper Didipio mining project bounded by the provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya, about 270 km north of Manila, Philippines. Prior to opening the site for operation, construction of a 24-kilometer access road was required. Large portions of mountain slopes were cut for the said purpose. The cut slopes, when exposed to rain, were prone to erosion. Immediate prevention was required to address the problem.
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FESTIVAL SUPERMALL MOUND PROMONTORY
Philippines
Filinvest Land Incorporated (FLI), one of the country’s top land developers, expanded and upgraded an existing shopping mall complex, the Festival Supermall, located in the southern part of Metro Manila. The mall features a scenic landscape of terrains and flats, and right at the heart of the mall's green landscapes was a proposed mound promontory. The promontory is a naturally-cut slope with average facing angle of 70 degrees. A visit to the site was first conducted in the first quarter of 2015. The top portion of the mound was planned to be used as a small park and as a viewing deck. In this, to protect the cut slopes of the mound promontory against possible erosion due to rainfall and surface runoff, FLI required a slope protection system.
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