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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BANK STABILIZATION
On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast as a Category 4 storm and left a trail of destruction in it’s wake. At the height of the storm, one-third of the City of Houston was underwater after two feet of rain fell within the first 24 hours. Houston’s low-elevation causes many of the creeks and bayou’s to overflow with even a heavy rainstorm, so the amount of stormwater during Harvey caused Buffalo Bayou to become a raging torrent of water and debris. The fourth hole of River Oaks Country Club sits on a beautiful section of Buffalo Bayou just west of downtown Houston. River Oaks CC sought to repair this hole among others and contracted Binkley & Barfield, Inc. to help redesign and reshape the course back to it’s original glory.
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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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