GES Geocells

Description

These are thicker structural forms consisting of web and basal elements. These are ideal for reinforcement function and for foundations on weak soils. The customised products vary in Specifications depending on the application and soil types.

Technical Specification

Sl no	Characteristic	Grade	Method of test

1	Nominal cell size	30 cm x 30cm or 40 cm X 40 cm
2	Cell depth.	15 cm
3	Length and Width of Panel	6ft x 12 ft
4	The Wide Width Tensile strength of cell wall material (MDXCD)	24 kN X 19 kN	ASTM D 4595
5	Elongation at Break (MDXCD)	45% x 31%	ASTM D 4595
6	Shear stress	5.5 psf	IS standards
7	Thickness of the wall	0.35 inches	ASTM D 5199
8	Short term seam peel strength	1.5kN
9	water absorption capacity	137%	ASTM D 1117
10	Water Flow	5-6 M/ Sec	IS standards
11	Functional Longevity	4-6 years	Observed

Loadability

Loadability in 40′ high cube container

800 pcs

Application

These are ideal for reinforcement function and for foundations on weak soils.

GES Vertical Drains

These are highly effective in the construction of embankments and foundations on soft clay soils which require accelerated consolidation. GES Vertical drains are made from bio degradable cost effective materials for in expensive and environmentally safe solutions. These are custom designed. It usually has a thickness of 7.5mm.

GES Grids

These are structural components meant to restrain the earth masses as an alternative to metallic reinforcements in non-critical applications. The network of ribs with openings in between which enclose the soil , restrareinforin it and transfer forces ,by shear in different vertical layers so that the whole soil mass is reinforced. There are two types of grids-Uniaxial grid and Biaxial grid.

GES Geo pipes

These pipes are ideal for canal slope protection.They can confine soil but are permeable.They are available in round or square shapes and inner pipe dia depends on the application requirements.The outer biodegradable coir mass provides filtration, separation and prevents erosion.

SOME APPLICATIONS

Erosion Control Mines/Slopes

Road construction Using GES Soil Savers

Benefits

Low cost
Long lasting separation of the base and sub grade material.
Preservation of load-bearing capacity
Ability to extend the life of paved roads

River/Pond Bank Protection Using GES Soil Savers
The six functions of GES Soilsavers all play a role in bank protection.

Benefits

No Harm to Fish or Surrounding Wildlife
Products Capable of Handling up to 16 fps
All Natural and Biodegradable
Longer Term (4 to 6 years) or Short Term (12 month) Applications
Equipped to Stabilize Banks
Helps Establish Vegetation Along a Bank or Shoreline

Road Embankment Protection and greening Project at Maharashtra

The road embankment is stabilized using soil bio- engineering.
Coir Erosion Control blanket is used for the project
The Coir ECBs are bio-degradable and provides mechanical support to the erosion prone slope till the vegetation is established
Rock fall Mitigation Project Solution Design

Drapery System (Passive Protection)
A rockfall drapery system is a passive protection system. The drapery system is classified into Simple Drapery & Secured Drapery. In both cases

Simple Drapery:
In case of Simple Drapery system, the slope is protected with two layers of meshes: a primary mesh and a secondary mesh. The primary mesh is a Rhomboidal Wire Rope Net & the secondary mesh is a double twist hexagonal wire mesh. Both the meshes are secured with top layer of anchors / rockbolts and a top support rope which are secured with a wire rope anchor. The drapery system acts as a curtain and allows the loose rocks to roll down the slope in a controlled manner. The loose rocks are accumulated at the bottom in a catch pit or drain

Secured Drapery
In case of Secured Drapery system, the slope is as usual protected with two layers of meshes. The two layers of meshes are secured with two layers of rock bolt / anchors, one at the top and the other at the bottom of the slope. The meshes are secured with top and bottom support ropes which are connected with wire rope anchors. The debris/loose rocks are secured inside the drapery, which are cleaned periodically.