Geocells
Efficient Erosion Control with Honeycomb-Structured Geocells
Maccaferri Geocells are engineered systems made from strips of high-density polymer materials, smooth or textured, perforated or solid, joined together to form a three-dimensional honeycomb structure. When filled with soil or aggregates, these cells confine the material, protecting and reducing erosion on slopes, channels, and embankments. Geocells are especially effective in dry, non-vegetated soils with shallow and standard inclinations; in more challenging conditions can be effectively combined with geogrids to grant stability for better short and long-term performance.
Introducing a new Generation of Geocell Technology
Our new Geocell system represents the evolution of traditional 3D geocells. Made from continuous polyethylene sheets with no welding, our system expands into a large-scale honeycomb when stretched on-site. Its vertically oriented cell shape ensures aggregates remain in place, even under heavy rainfall, drastically reducing maintenance. Compared to standard geocells, We offer:
up to 5x larger coverage per roll,
35% more product per truck load,
and lower installation and lifecycle costs.
This system is highly resistant to UV exposure, frost, and aggressive environments, with a certified service life of up to 100 years.
Slope Protection for Infrastructure and Environmental Projects
Applications are available in any latitude used in the road, rail, agriculture, and mining sectors. Whether applied to highway embankments, railway cuttings, or industrial slopes, it ensures long-term soil stability, effective confinement, and minimized erosion under varying load and environmental conditions. Its eco-friendly profile, lower material waste, and minimal installation effort make it an optimal choice for large-scale slope protection. From Romania to Spain, real-world projects have confirmed cost savings of up to 30% and reduced material use of over 35%, compared to standard systems.
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ÇÖPLER GOLD MINE ROCK FALL PROJECT
Türkiye
The Çöpler mine site is an open pit operation located 8 km away from Ilıc District of Erzincan City, approximately 550 km east of Ankara in Middle Anatolia with the capacity to process approximately 20,000 tonnes of oxide ore per day. During the extension of the waste storage area, rockfall from the rocky slopes next to the construction area forced the company to stop the construction temporarily in order to prevent damage on the membranes and to decrease the risk for the construction crew.
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EXPO HOUSE AT DOHA EXPO 2023
Qatar
Expo 2023 is an International Horticultural Expo to be hosted by Doha, Qatar, for a period of 6 months between 2023 and 2024. Spanning across 1. 7 million square meters, the event takes place in the scenic ‘Al Bidda’ park in Doha. The ‘Expo House’ building is planned as a key attraction within the ‘Al Bidda’ park as part of this exposition. The theme of EXPO 2023 is “Green Desert, Better Environment”, with an aim to encourage, inspire, and educate people about cutting-edge methods to lessen desertification, and this aim is clearly reflected in the design of the Expo House building. The Expo House is designed in the shape of a semicircle, with a vast open space in front and a fountain as a centerpiece. The benches along the sides of the pavilion form a natural amphitheater, offering stunning views and a perfect spot for the expo’s events and gatherings. One of the challenges was to adopt the right solution that performs the functions of soil retention, stabilization, plantation, and smart irrigation needs of the project.
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Museum of the Future - GREEN COVERAGE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
United Arab Emirates
The Museum of the Future (MOTF) is a unique initiative by the Dubai government that explores the future of science, technology, and innovation and will be located at a prime spot in Sheikh Zayed Road and near the Burj Khalifa. The architect Kila designed MOTF in three main parts: the lower green hill, the upper building, and the elliptical void, representing earth, mankind & innovation, respectively. The inspiration for the green hill was also to elevate the building calmly and unobtrusively above the metro line and create greenery in elevation where visitors can enjoy while engaging with the Museum. The green hill is to be done through a smooth transition from the site as an earthen, vegetated mound with a minimal visible built intervention. A three-story podium structure will be embedded inside the green hill, which will house the lobby, auditorium, cafés, restaurants, retail, car parking, etc. For the aforementioned reasons, the vegetated mount must be done as a THIN CLADDING of varying slopes rather than a solid earth hill.
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