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PRODUCT CATALOGUEGeosynthetics

Aerospace Composites

Protective & Outdoor Fabrics

Armour Composites

Industrial Fabrics

Geosynthetics

Grass

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS2

TSTS geotextiles are mechanically bonded continuous-fi lament nonwovens.

PP geotextile protection layers are mechanically bonded nonwovens.

FF fi lter fabrics are geocomposites con-sisting of two layers of mechanically bonded continuous-fi lament nonwoven.

Geolon PEGeolon PE are woven geotextiles made from UV-stabilised polyethylene for fi l -tration purposes, optionally available with built-in fi xing loops.

Geolon PETGeolon PET are woven geosynthetics made from high tenacity polyester fi la-ments, especially designed to meet highest long term requirements.

Geolon PPGeolon PP are woven geotextiles made from UV-stabilised polypropylene for reinforcement applications optionally available with woven in loops.

Rock PECRock PEC is a high-strength geocomposite consisting of a continuous-fi lament nonwo-ven and high-tenacity polyester yarns.

Miragrid GXMiragrid GX is a geogrid made from high-te na-city polyester with a polymer protective coating.

SOIL REINFORCEMENT

PRODUCT OVERVIEWGeosynthetics

4

6

8

10

11

12

14

16

SEPARATION, FILTRATION, PROTECTION

PGMPGM asphalt nonwoven is a mecha-nically bonded continuous fi lament nonwoven made from 100% polypro-pylene.

PGM-GPGM-G is a high-strength geocom-posite consisting of a mechanically bonded continuous-fi lament nonwoven made from 100% polypropylene and reinforced with glass fi laments.

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PolymatPolymat erosion-control mats are geo-mats made from monofi lamentswith or without a geogrid as reinforce-ment.

Envirofelt COEnvirofelt CO is a biodegradable ero-sion-protection mat made from natural coir (coconut fi bres).

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EROSION CONTROL

ROAD MAINTENANCE

DCDC is a geocomposite consisting of a geonet and a fi lter nonwoven on one or on both sides.

MegadrainMegadrain drainage composites are monofi lament geomats with a fi lternonwoven on one or on both sides.

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DRAINAGE

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS 3

TENCATE GEOSYNTHETICS EUROPE

TenCate Geosynthetics –materials that make the difference

TenCate Geosynthetics Europe is a subsidiary of the Dutch Royal TenCate, a multinational concern which combines textile technology with related chemical processes to produce a multitude of functional materials. These products are used mainly in safety and protective cloth-ing, in aviation and space technology, for sports and leisure activities, and in infrastructure and environmental applications.

TenCate Geosynthetics Europe markets geosyn-thetics, products which have proven them-selves in the construction industry for more than 30 years.

At TenCate Geosynthetics Europe we develop and produce geosynthetics for a variety of different end-uses in modern civil engineering. In addition to this comprehensive range of pro-ducts, as a system integrator we are active in developing tailor-made solutions to problems in road, railway and hydraulic engineering, and for retaining structures and many other specialist applications (e.g. Geotube® for coastal protection and embankment construction). Here, our close contact with geotechnicians enables us to pay particular attention to the special requirements of the civil and geotechnical-engineering industry.

We offer a broad range of nonwovens, geogrids, and woven products which have been specially designed to give optimum performance in the main functions of separation, fi ltration, protec-tion, and reinforcement. This product portfolio is complemented by drainage composites and ero-sion-protection mats as well as special products, e.g. for pavement refurbishment.

As an international company with headquarters in Linz, Austria, TenCate Geosynthetics Europe is a leading company in geosynthetics.

Our world-wide sales and distribution network is staffed by competent sales and technical representatives.

Continuous technological development, product innovation, in-house software for geosynthetic design, and a team of applications technolo-gists with extensive know-how in the areas of geotechnical, application, plastics and textile technology are a clear indication of the lead-ership role played by TenCate Geosynthetics Europe in the production, design and marketing of geosynthetics.

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS4

TenCate Polyfelt TS – Separation & Filtration NonwovensTenCate Polyfelt TS geotextiles are mechanically bonded continuous fi lament nonwovens from UV-stabilised polypropylene. They are characterized by a high resistance to installation damage, high water permeability and increased UV-resistance.

DESIGN COMMENTSArea of application

Subgrade stabilisationRailway constructionHydraulic constructionDrainage systemsGeomembrane protection

light medium heavy mechanical load

TECHNICAL DATA

TS 1

0 (4

.01)

TS 2

0 (4

.01)

TS 3

0 (4

.01)

TS 4

0

TS 5

0

TS 6

0

TS 6

5

TS 7

0

TS 8

0

Type of product - Mechanical ly bonded continuous-f i lament nonwoven

Raw material - UV-stabi l ised polypropylene

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength MD[EN ISO 10319] kN/m 7.5 9.5 11.5 13.5 15.0 20.0 21.5 24.0 28.0

Tensile strength CD[EN ISO 10319] kN/m 7.5 9.5 11.5 13.5 15.0 20.0 21.5 24.0 28.0

Elongation at max. load MD[EN ISO 10319] % 90 90 90 90 90 100 100 100 100

Elongation at max. load CD[EN ISO 10319] % 75 75 75 55 55 40 40 40 40

Static puncture resistance(CBR-Test) [EN ISO 12236]

N 1,200 1,500 1,750 2,100 2,350 2,900 3,300 3,850 4,250

Cone-drop test (hole-Ø)[EN ISO 13433] mm 28 24 20 25 22 19 17 15 14

Hydraulic properties Unit

Permeability vertical[EN ISO 11058] (Δh = 50 mm) l/m2s 130 115 100 80 75 80 70 60 55

Opening size O90[EN ISO 12956] µm 105 105 100 90 85 95 95 90 90

Identifi cation properties Unit

Thickness [EN ISO 9863-1] 2 kPa mm 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9864] g/m2 105 125 155 180 200 260 285 325 385

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4 2/4

Length m 300 250 225 200 175 135 125 100 90

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS 5

Product Advantages and Applications

TS affords drainage systems lasting protection against silting up.

■ Granular drainage material remains free draining, thus ensuring speedy, effective drainage of the subsoil.

■ TS provides excellent fi lter properties with high water permeability and retention capability to soil particles even under high loads.

TS offers high long-term performance due to the use of selected raw materials.

■ The production process (continuous fi lament) guarantees the consistent use of highest-quality materials.

■ The raw material polypropylene is resistant to all chemical and biological agents usually occurring in soils and building materials. Polypropylene cannot be dissolved in water thus has no negative infl uence on ground water.

■ The polypropylene used for the production of TS is equipped with a UV-stabiliser to allow prolonged exposure to sunlight.

TS is the ideal separation and fi lter geotextile for civil engineering. ■ Full design thickness of the base course is ensured over

the working life of the structure by preventing the ingress of fi ll material into the fi ne-grained substrata.

■ Compactabillity of the fi ll is improved and a more uniform load distribution ensured.

■ Stability of the subsoil is increased due to faster consolidation, long-term settlements are reduced.

■ TS provides balanced mechanical and hydraulic proper-ties, optimized to resist installation damage on the one hand and to provide suffi cient reinforcement properties to ensure the separation and load distributing effect on the other hand.

Stable road with TS Loss of base course material without TS

The benefi ts of TS at a glance:• Robust and highly resistant to installa-

tion damage• Ideal mechanical properties to ensure

effective separation• Excellent fi lter behaviour• High long-term performance

TenCate Polyfelt TS

Application

Drainage trenchesArea drainage

e.g. sports fi elds Road construction Unpaved roads Railway construction

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TenCate Polyfelt P – Protection GeotextilesTenCate Polyfelt P is a mechanically bonded continuous fi lament nonwoven from UV-stabilised polypropylene. It was develo-ped to guarantee optimum protection effi ciency for geomembranes.

TECHNICAL DATA

P 50

P 60

P 70

P80

P100

P 12

0

Type of product - Mechanical ly bonded continuous f i lament nonwoven

Raw material - polypropylene, UV-stabi l ised

Mechanical properties Unit

Strip tensile strength MD/CD[EN ISO 10319] kN/m 34/34 38/38 42/42 45/45 55/55 62/50

Elongation at max. load MD/CD[EN ISO 10319] % 85/75 95/78 95/78 95/80 105/100 105/100

Strength at 10% strain weakest direction[EN ISO 10319] kN/m 7.5 9.0 10.0 11.0 14.0 16.5

CBR puncture resistance[EN ISO 12236] kN 5.4 6.2 7.2 7.8 9.6 10.0

Cone-drop resistance (hole-Ø)[EN ISO 13433] mm 10.5 9.5 8.5 8.0 6.0 3.0

Protection effi ciency [EN 13719 – Deformation at 300 kPa] % 0.81 0.70 0.62 0.57 0.45 0.30

Hydraulic properties Unit

Opening size[EN ISO 12956] micron 80 85 80 80 75 70

Permeability vertical (dh = 50 mm)[EN ISO 11058]

l/m2s(mm/s) 15 10 10 10 8 8

Water fl ow rate in the plane 20 kPa[EN ISO 12958] 100 kPa

10-6m2/s10-6m2/s

5.51.6

7.12.3

9.02.3

11.04.1

11.04.1

11.04.1

Durability properties Unit

Weathering resistance Residual strength[EN 12224] % > 90

Chemical resistance Residual strength[EN 14030, Method A] % > 80

Microbiological resistance Residual strength[EN 12225] % > 93

Identifi cation properties Unit

Thickness [EN ISO 9863-1] 2 kPa/20 kPa mm 4.2/3.3 4.5/3.7 5.7/4.4 6.0/5.0 7.2/6.0 8.3/7.0

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9864] g/m2 500 600 700 800 1,000 1,200

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.4 5.2

Length m 80 65 55 50 40 35

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS 7

Product Advantages and Applications

P is the ideal geotextile for protection of geomembranes.

■ P prevents direct contact of pointed stones with a mem-brane. The combination of product density and thickness reduces any such stresses which otherwise might punc-ture or tear the membrane.

■ P avoids high friction forces between gravel and membra-ne on slopes.

■ The permeability in the plane of P allows draining of water and gases.

P geotextiles are best suitable for protection purposes due to the special production technology.

■ The production process allows the use of high quality polypropylene only. This raw material is resistant to all chemical and biological agents usually occurring in soils and building materials. Polypropylene cannot be dissolved in water thus has no negative infl uence on ground water.

■ P is especially stabilised against UV radiation to allow prolonged exposure to climate.

■ P shows high tensile strength at low elongation to reduce deformation of membranes and to better maintain its protection effect.

■ P has high tensile strength to reduce risk of slipping failure on slopes.

The benefi ts of P at a glance:• High protection effi ciency• Excellent chemical and biological

resistance• High tensile strength at low elongation

TenCate Polyfelt P

ApplicationLandfi ll:

Surface drainage/sealingLandfi ll:

Base sealingCut-and-cover tunnel

constructionNATM

Tunnels and galleries Canals

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS8

TenCate Polyfelt F – Filtration GeotextilesTenCate Polyfelt F is a two-layer continuous fi lament nonwoven, one layer designed as fi lter, the other layer as protection against damage of the fi lter. This construction allows an optimum number of constrictions in the fi lter layer, resulting in an extremely low clogging risk and high soil retention security.

TECHNICAL DATA

F 60

F 70

F 80

Type of product - Two-layer mechanical ly bonded PP continuous-f i lament nonwoven

Raw material - UV-stabi l ised polypropylene

Hydraulic properties Unit

Number of constrictions [acc. Giroud - see overleaf] - 25 - 40 25 - 40 25 - 40

Opening size O90 [EN ISO 12956] micron 80 80 80

Permeability (normal to the plane) [EN ISO 11058] mm/s 60 45 30

Flow rate in the plane [EN ISO 12958] m2/s 7.0 x 10-6 1.0 x 10-5 1.3 x 10-5

Mechanical properties Unit

Elongation at max. load [EN ISO 10319] MD/CD % 85/85 85/85 85/85

Maximum absorbed energy1) [EN ISO 10319] kJ/m 10 13 15

Tensile strength [EN ISO 10319] MD/CD kN/m 23/23 30/30 35/35

Cone-drop test [EN 13433] mm 13 10 8

CBR puncture resistance [EN ISO 12236] N 3,300 4,500 6,500

Durability properties Unit

UV-resistance – strength retained [EN 12224] % > 80 > 80 > 80

Chemical / biological resistance - resistant against all chemical agents and microorganisms usually occuring in seas or rivers

Identifi cation properties Unit

Thickness [EN ISO 9863] 2 kPa mm 3.5 5.0 6.5

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9864] g/m2 400 600 800

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 6.0 6.0 6.0

Length m 100 60 40

1) Mean value length/width = Area of the triangle under the force-elongation curve.

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS 9

Product Advantages and Applications

F is eminently suited as fi lter layer under the revetment. ■ The stability of the coast line or river bank

is ensured as fi ne soil particles cannot be eroded by waves and currents.

■ Free fl ow between ground water and the open water is ensured preventing the build up of hydraulic pressure that could endanger the stability of the revetment.

■ Installation is easier and less expensive than mineral fi lter layers.

■ While mineral fi lters have to be adapted to the local soil conditions of the particu-lar coastal area F can be used for nearly all types of soil.

F consists of two layers of geo-textiles.

■ The grey layer is designed as fi lter layer. It permits the retention of fi ne soil parti-cles and simultaneously maintains high water permeability. The fi lter behaviour is defi ned by the number of constrictions which is dependent on fi bre diameter, geo-textile opening size and thickness. Geo-textiles with more than 40 constrictions (e.g. thicker fi lter fabrics) tend to clog. Therefore F is equipped with a second geotextile layer to keep the thickness of the fi lter layer within the optimum range and at the same time allow it to accomo-date high mechanical stress.

■ The blue layer is designed as protec-tion layer. It prevents the fi lter layer from being damaged during installation and service life. This layer has a larger opening size compared to the fi lter layer so that it will not interfere in the fi ltration process and thus minimize the risk of clogging.

A geotextile fi lter system …

3 … guarantees free passage of water.

2 … allows fi ne, unstable soil particles to pass through

1 … keeps the particle structure in place

The benefi ts of F at a glance:• Excellent fi lter performance even under

severe hydraulic conditions• Robust with high resistance to mecha-

nical damage• High long-term performance

TenCate Polyfelt F

Application

Bridge piersLand reclamationBreakwatersQuay wallsCoastal protection

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS10

TenCate Polyfelt Geolon PETenCate Polyfelt Geolon PE fi lter fabrics are woven geosynthetics made from high den-sity polyethylene monofi lament and tape yarns. These fabrics are UV-stabilised and spe-cially designed to meet the most critical fi lter demands. This type is also available with built-in fi xing loops and long life additives for under water applications.

TECHNICAL DATA

PE 1

80

PE 3

00

PE 5

25

PE 1

000

Type of product - woven

Raw material - polyethylene monofi lament and tape yarns

Hydraulic properties Unit

Water permeability normal to the plane[EN ISO 11058] (dh = 50 mm)

l/m2s(mm/s) 30 65 300 385

Characteristic opening size O90[EN ISO 12956] micron 170 230 350 600

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength MD[EN ISO 10319] CD kN/m 40

504020

4035

4135

Elongation at nominal strength MD[EN ISO 10319] CD % 24

242020

2525

3120

Static puncture resistance (CBR-value) [EN ISO 12236] kN 5 4 4 3.5

Dynamic perforation (cone drop) [EN ISO 13433] mm 9 12 12 12

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 5.05 5.05 5.05 5.05

Length m 100 100 100 100

Geolon PE fi lter fabrics are available in 4 standard opening sizes, each provid-ing a different combination of fi lter performance and water permeability to fi t specifi c fi ltration or drainage require-ments. The unique combinations of high density polyethylene monofi lament and tape yarns ensure long term fi ltration capability with enduring permeability. The fabrics are light weight, robust, can be prefabricated, and are very easy to install. If required versions with built-in fi xing loops are available to create fascine mattresses with Geolon PE-L.

Geolon PE fi lter fabrics have been suc-cessfully applied over decades now in a variety of applications in marine areas such as revetment systems, bottom and bank erosion in rivers and canals in addition to coastal protection. Other major applications are drainage and infi ltration systems.

Product Advantages and Applications

The benefi ts of Geolon PE at a glance• Fabric can be selected on opening size

and permeability to fulfi ll specifi c demand• Robust and stable fabric• Can be prefabricated to meet exact

dimension requirements• High tensile strength• Excellent UV-stability and chemical

resistance• Enduring fi ltration properties

TenCate Polyfelt Geolon PE

Application

Quay wallsCoastal protection Canals Drainage trenchesArea drainage

e.g. sports fi elds

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS 11

TenCate Polyfelt Geolon PETTenCate Polyfelt Geolon PET are high strength woven geosynthetics made from high tenacity polyester fi laments, especially designed to meet the highest long term requirements.

TECHNICAL DATA

PET

100

PET

150

PET

150S

PET

200

PET

300

PET

400

PET

600

PET

800

PET

1000

Type of product - woven

Raw material - High tenacity PET yarns

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength MD min.

CDkN/m

110100

50

175150

50

175150

150

220200

50

330300

50

440400

50

660600

100

880800

100

1,1001,000

100

Elongation at nominal strength MD CD % 10

121012

1010

1012

1012

1012

1012

1012

1012

Tensile strength at 6% MD[EN ISO 10319] kN/m 50 75 75 100 150 200 300 400 500

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Length m 200 300 200 300 200 200 150 100 100

Product Advantages and Applications

The Geolon PET product range is specially de-signed to meet the demanding requirements of reinforced soil structures designed for a long service period, i.e. more than 100 years. Its ex-cellent creep behavior and resistance against damage during installation makes Geolon PET an extremely cost effective geosynthetic for soil reinforcement. The standard stock product range is extensive: from 100 to 1000 kN/m in machine direction and up to 200 kN/m in cross

direction. Flexibility in production gives us the possibility to develop tailor made products, designed to meet your project demands.The main applications areas, where the pro-per ties of Geolon PET closely fi t the require-ments are foundations of embankments on weak soils, piles or over cavities. In under water applications Geolon PET is particularly effective as it will sink and make installation that much easier. Creep strain for Geolon PET at various loads

TenCate Polyfelt Geolon PET

Time [h]

Stra

in [%

]

65% load

40% load

30% load

The benefi ts of Geolon PET at a glance:• Excellent stress/strain behavior, short

term as well as long term (creep)• Extensive range of standard products

from stock• Tailor made products possible, on roll

length or tensile strength• Supply on steel cores for easy, risk free

installation

Application

Road constructionReinforced pile

foundationsRailway and road

embankmentsBreakwaters Railway construction

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS12

TenCate Polyfelt Geolon PPTenCate Polyfelt Geolon PP series are woven fabrics, made of polypropylene tape and split fi bre yarns, developed and manu factured mainly for usage as separator and reinforcement geosynthetics in road construction. This type is also available with built-in fi xing loops and long life additives for under water applications.

TECHNICAL DATA

PP 1

5

PP 2

5

PP 4

0

PP 6

0

PP 8

0

PP 1

00S

PP 1

20S

PP 1

20

PP 2

00

PP 3

00

PP 4

00

PP 4

00

Type of product - woven

Raw material - polypropylene tape and spl i t f ibre yarns

Biaxial Uniaxial

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength MD min.

CDkN/m

1614

16

2522

25

4039

40

6660

62

8880

86

110100

105

132120

125

132120

45

220200

45

330300

45

440400

45

550500

45

Elongation MD CD % 17

121513

1511

99

99

99

99

910

910

910

910

910

Tensile strength at 2%MD & CD 3%[EN ISO 10319] 5%

kN/m---

---

---

152242

203056

233565

263975

30-

84

50-

140

75-

210

100-

280

125-

350

Static puncture resistance (CBR)[EN ISO 12236] kN 1.5 2.5 4 6 8 10 12 8 9 10 12 13

Dynamic perforation (cone drop)[EN ISO 13433] mm 16 14 11 10 9 8 7 8 7 7 7 6

Hydraulic properties Unit

Water permeability normal to the plane [EN ISO 11058] (dh = 50 mm)

l/m2s(mm/s) 10 5 13 25 20 15 13 15 13 10 10 10

Characteristic opening size O90[EN ISO 12956] micron 170 150 180 300 275 200 180 250 250 250 250 250

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.05 5.05

Length m 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 100

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS 13

Product Advantages and Applications

Geolon PP woven polypropylene geotextiles are avail able in a wide range of tensile strengths, from 15 to 500 kN/m in machine direction. Biaxial versions are available as standard products up to 200 kN/m, so they can be supplied immediately from stock. The PP range at 60 kN/m and above is charac-terized by an extremely high modulus, giving the advantage of utilizing high forces in the geosynthetic at low elongation. This will result in less deformation than with regular woven geotextiles.

Other advantages of Geolon PP are the high UV-resistance, it is chemically inert, and can easily be prefabricated into large panels for simple installation.

Main application areas are road and railway constructions, embankment foundations,

temporary retaining soil structures and other applications for which not only the separation function of the geosynthetic is important but moreover the reinforc-ing tensile strength of the material is also signifi cant.

Modulus comparision graph

Elongation [%]

Tens

ile s

treng

th [k

N/m

]

Geolon PP

Extruded PP grid

Standard woven PP fabric

TenCate Polyfelt Geolon PP

The benefi ts of Geolon PP at a glance:• Separation, fi ltration and reinforcement

in one installed product• A wide range of tensile strengths to

choose from• High tensile strength, low elongation

(high modulus)• Can be prefabricated to meet exact

dimension requirements• Excellent chemical resistance, even in

alkali soils

Application

BreakwatersCoastal protectionRailway and road

embankments Railway construction Unpaved roads Road construction

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PRODUCT CATALOGUE GEOSYNTHETICS14

TenCate Polyfelt Rock PECTenCate Polyfelt Rock PEC is a geocomposite consisting of continuous fi lament non woven geotextile, reinforced by high tenacity polyester yarns. Rock PEC is available in a wide range of tensile strengths, unidirectional and bidirectional. Special grades can be manufactured on request.

TECHNICAL DATA

PEC

35

PEC

55

PEC

75

PEC

95

PEC

125

PEC1

50

PEC

180

PEC

230

PEC

35/3

5

PEC

55/5

0

PEC

75/7

5

PEC

95/9

5

Type of product - Geocomposite

Raw material - continuous PP f i lament nonwoven / high tenacity PET yarns

Uniaxial Biaxial

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength MD[EN ISO 10319] min.

CDkN/m

3735

12

5855

12

7975

12

10095

12

132125

12

158150

12

190180

12

242230

12

3735

37

5855

53

7975

79

10095

100

Elongation at nominal strength MD [EN ISO 10319] CD % 10

851085

1085

1095

1090

1090

1095

1095

1010

1010

1010

1010

Tensile strength at 2%MD & CD 3%[EN ISO 10319] 5%

kN/m---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

7.51017

11.51622

162237

202746

Hydraulic properties Unit

Water permeability normal to the plane [EN ISO 11058] (dh = 50 mm)

l/m2s(mm/s) 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 55 55 55 55

Water fl ow capacity in the plane at 20 kPa [EN ISO 12958]

10-7mm/s 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Characteristic opening size O90[EN ISO 12956] micron 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3

Length m 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Product Advantages and Applications

Rock PEC has been developed to combine the functions reinforcement, confi nement, separation, fi ltration and drainage in one product. The combination of reinforcement and drainage makes Rock PEC perfectly suitable to reinforce soil structures which are constructed with intermediate or fi ne soils. These types of soil are often locally available, but tend to be susceptible to porewater pres-

sure build up and are normally not suitable to build steep reinforced soil structures. The excellent drainage or in-plane permeability of the PEC enables an accelerated dissipation of excess pore water pressure and consequent increase in shear strength. Compared to geogrids or woven geosynthetics, this results in signifi cantly higher short term soil strength characteristics and hence buildability. Rock

PEC facilitates construction with these soils and shortens installation time.Due to the better creep resistance of polyester in comparison with polypropylene and poly-ethylene, Rock PEC permits a more eco-nomical design. The non woven protects the reinforcing yarns against mechanical damage during installation further improving the long term design strength of the product.

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Not only in reinforced soil structures, but also in road and railway applications, Rock PEC products provide the ideal combina-tion of functions. It separates the granular base course layer from the soft and possibly saturated subgrade, maintaining the mechani-cal and physical properties and the effective thickness of the base course over a longer service period. The unique fi lter and drainage capability of Rock PEC allows free water fl ow,

enabling accelerated dissipation of excess pore water pressure. Besides, it prevents mi-gration (pumping) of fi ne soil particles from the subgrade into the base course. Stabilisation of the subgrade and reinforcement of the base course layer is provided by the high strength polyester yarns. In effect the PEC does the job of a separation geotextile and a geogrid combined.

This results in the following benefi ts for road- and railway applications:■ Improved service life■ Equivalent performance with reduced

base course thickness■ Minimized disturbance of subgrade■ Provide access and constructability over

very soft surfaces■ Establish a well-compacted non

yielding platform

Rock PEC products are fl exible and easy to install. Their surface structure and fl exibility ensure excellent soil interaction.

Time scale (test period/Tv)

Pore

wat

er p

ress

ure

inde

x

HDPE geogrid

Control test (without geosynthetic)

Rock PEC

Benefi ts on in-plane drainage in geotextile for reinforcement of poor draining soils. Improves soil/geo synthetic interaction in poor draining soil (Pullout test at NUS)

Accelerated dissipation of excess pore-water pressure by Rock PEC

The benefi ts of Rock PEC at a glance:• Low creep permits economy in design• Surface structure and fl exibility ensure

excellent soil-geotextile interaction• In-plane permeability reduces excess

pore-water pressure• Filter-stable separation of soil layers• Easy installation in one operation

TenCate Polyfelt Rock PEC

Application

Parking lots Road constructionRailway constructionReinforced

steep slopes Unpaved roads

Clamp movement [mm]

Pullo

ut re

sist

ranc

e [k

N]

PEC composite geotextile in partially saturated residual soil

Geogrid in partially saturated residual soil

Geogrid in saturated (ponded) residual soil

PEC composite geotextile in saturated (ponded) residual soil

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TenCate Miragrid GXTenCate Miragrid GX products are knitted geogrids made from high tenacity polyester yarns which are covered with a black polymeric coating, providing high tensile strength with low creep characteristics. A full range of tensile strengths, both uniaxial and biaxial, is available.

TECHNICAL DATA

GX

35/3

5

GX

55/3

0

GX

80/3

0

GX

110/

30

GX

160/

30

GX

200/

30

GX

400/

30

GX

20/2

0

GX

35/3

5

GX

55/5

5

GX

80/8

0

Type of product - Geogrid

Raw material - Polymeric coated high tenacity PET yarns

Uniaxial Biaxial

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength MD[EN ISO 10319] min.

CDkN/m

3835

38

5855

30

8480

30

116110

30

168160

30

210200

30

420400

30

2120

21

3835

38

5855

58

8480

84

Elongation at nominal strength MD[EN ISO 10319] CD % 10.5

10.010.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

10.510.0

Tensile strength at 2%MD & CD 3%[EN ISO 10319] 5%

kN/m---

---

---

---

---

---

---

4.55.57.5

7.59.5

13.0

10.013.017.0

15.019.027.0

Mesh size (+/- 5 mm) MD CD mm 25

352535

2535

2530

2530

2530

2530

2035

2035

2035

2035

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2

Length m 100 100 100 100 50 50 50 100 100 100 100

Product Advantages and Applications

The way Miragrid GX is manufactured has two major advantages. Firstly the machine direction ribs are in a straight line, leading to minimal initial strain, mostly referred to as construction strain (it’s the percentage which a product elongates before actual tensile strength is mobilized). Secondly, all the junctions are knitted fi rmly together, and with the specially developed coating, Miragrid GX is a very stable yet fl exible geogrid. Miragrid is light weight and sup-plied on 5,2 m wide rolls. They are easily cut to the required length, easily installed and do

not have sharp edges, unlike rigid geogrids. Especially in higher tensile strength areas, the recoiling effect of rigid geogrids, the time to cut the material and the risk of injuries to the workers makes installation much less satisfactory than with Miragrid.

Miragrid GX has been specially designed for reinforcement of granular, fi ne to coarse-grained non-cohesive soils. The use of high tenacity polyester yarns result in excellent creep resistance, and the high molecular weight also makes the yarns resistant to the

potential degrading effects of hydrolysis and chemical attack for the range of pH normally encountered in reinforced soil environments. Due to the open structure and the rough sur-face of the grid the soil to geosynthetic fric-tional interaction is optimised. This improves the performance of the geogrid via better shearing and pull out resistance which en-ables even more economic Miragrid based designs.

For segmental concrete block wall applica-tions, Miragrid GX geogrids can easily be in-

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Displacement [mm]

Normal stress 150 kN/m2

Normal stress 100 kN/m2

Normal stress 100 kN/m2

Shea

re s

tress

[kN

/m2 ]

Miragrid GXCEN Normsand

tegrated in a wide variety of facing systems to provide a superior and structurally sound fi nished wall. The connection capacity, which often utilises the frictional interface between Miragrid geogrid and various block types, ensures optimal strength mobilization and thus cost-effective design.

Miragrid GX is primarily used for reinforce-ment of retaining walls, bridge abutments and steep reinforced slopes. The biaxial versions of Miragrid GX are used to stabilise roads and other traffi cked areas. In landfi ll construction Miragrid geogrids are often used to reinforce the mineral seals and prevent slope slippage and instability of the cover soil.

Comparision shear strength capacity for 0/32 sandy gravel material

Comparision shear strength capacity for 0/45 gravel material

Normal load [kN/m2]

Shea

r stre

ngth

[kN

/m2 ]

0/45 sandy gravelMiragrid GX vs. 0/45 gravelWelded strap PET geogrid vs. 0/45 gravel

Normal load [kN/m2]

Shea

r stre

ngth

[kN

/m2 ]

0/32 sandy gravelMiragrid GX vs. 0/32 sandy gravelExtruded HDPE geogrid vs. 0/32 sandy gravel

The benefi ts of Miragrid GX at a glance:• High tensile strength at low elongation• Low tendency to creep• Resistance to installation damage • High chemical and biological resistance• Optimized grid structure • Excellent pull-out and interface friction

behavior• Superior connection capacity with

modular blocks • Simple and quick installation

TenCate Miragrid GX

Application

Parking lotsReinforced foundations Road constructionRailway construction

Reinforced steep slopes Unpaved roads

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TenCate Polyfelt Polymat – Erosion-Control MatsTenCate Polyfelt Polymat erosion-control mats are monofi lament mats made from UV-stabilised polypropylene, with or without a synthetic reinforcing grid. Polymat has an open structure with an extremely high voids content.

TECHNICAL DATA

810

1210

2010

2020

/09

2020

/20

Type of product - monofi lament mat monofi lament mat with reinforcing gr id

Material of monofi laments - UV-stabi l ised polypropylene

Material of reinforcing grid - - PP coated PET yarns

Function properties Unit

Thickness [EN ISO 9863-1] under 2 kPa mm 8 13 20 20 20

Tensile strength MDElongation [EN ISO 10319]

kN/m%

1.820

1.850

1.850

9.313

2112

Tensile strength CDElongation [EN ISO 10319]

kN/m%

1.020

1.050

1.050

9.313

2012

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9864] g/m2 450 560 670 790 790

Voids content % 90 90 90 90 90

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 50 50 25 25 25

Length m 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.95* 1.95*

Product Advantages and Applications

Polymat protects all kind of slopes against surface erosion long term. Even during the early root-formation phase, Polymat affords the topsoil adequate support. As a result,

roots build a reinforced layer together with the polymat monofi laments, which is stable even when exposed to high erosion forces.

TenCate Polyfelt Polymat

The benefi ts of Polymat at a glance:• Polymat permits rapid vegetation

coverage of steep slopes.• Even in the rooting phase Polymat

offers effective erosion protection.• Polymat protects vegetated areas

against the erosive forces of high water or fl ooding.

• Polymat is easy and quick to install and environmentally absolutely safe.

ApplicationLandfi ll:

Surface drainage/sealing

CanalsErosion protectionRetaining structures

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TECHNICAL DATA

CO 4

00

CO 7

00

Type of product - Woven

Raw material - 100% natural coconut f ibres

Identifi cation properties Unit

Thickness [EN ISO 9863-1] mm 7 7

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9864] g/m2 400 700

Proportion of open area %/s 70 50

Mechanical properties Unit

Tensile strength [EN ISO 10319] MD/CD kN/m 6.4/2.0 20.0/9.3

Elongation at max. load [EN ISO 10319] MD/CD % 26/32 34/38

Water absorption capacity [DIN 53923] % 147 116

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 2.0 2.0

Length m 50 50

Product Advantages and Applications

Envirofelt CO prevents surface erosion on steep slopes and provides optimum support for the long lasting growth of vegetation. The mat retains humus and by doing this helps plants through the critical rooting phase.As a result of the natural rotting process of the

coconut fi bres, Envirofelt CO acts additionally as a fertiliser which promotes plant growth. The product lifespan of up to fi ve years guarantees a very adequate rooting phase. In the process, natural vegetation can grow freely and take over the task of ground stabilisation.

TenCate Polyfelt Envirofelt CO TenCate Polyfelt Envirofelt CO is made from 100% natural, biodegradable coconut fi bres (coir). The biodegradation process of the coir adds organic nutrients to the soil, thus acting as fertilizer. Envirofelt CO has the necessary strength to hold soil in place, thereby preventing surface erosion.

TenCate Polyfelt Envirofelt CO

The benefi ts of Envirofelt CO at a glance:• High tensile strength at low elongation• Low tendency to creep• Resistance to installation damage • High chemical and biological resistance• Optimized grid structure • Excellent pull-out and interface friction

behavior• Superior connection capacity with

modular blocks • Simple and quick installation

ApplicationLandfi ll:

Surface drainage/sealing

Erosion protection

Retaining structuresTC_PK_GB_cp 19

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TenCate Polyfelt DC – Drainage MatsTenCate Polyfelt DC is a geocomposite consisting of a geonet and a fi lter nonwoven on one or on both sides. The geonet is made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), the fi lter nonwoven consists of polypropylene (PP). DC is characterised by low compressibility, and is therefore used in cases where effective drainage under high overburden pressures is required.

TECHNICAL DATA

DC

401E

DC

601E

DC

402E

DC6

02E

Type of product - GeocompositeGeonet + Filter geotextile on one side

GeocompositeGeonet + Filter geotextile on both sides

Geocomposite Unit

In-plane fl ow rate q [EN ISO 12958]1) MDi = 1 20 kPa 50 kPa 200 kPa 500 kPa

l/ms1.261.110.830.30

1.911.711.401.00

0.620.510.350.24

1.601.451.210.90

i = 0.1 20 kPa 50 kPa 200 kPa 500 kPa

0.300.260.160.04

0.510.420.340.15

0.130.090.070.03

0.380.310.220.10

Thickness 2kPa[EN ISO 9863] 20 kPa 200 kPa

mm4.84.54.0

6.86.35.9

5.34.84.2

7.26.66.1

Tensile strength MD/CD[EN ISO 10319] kN/m 12/9 15/10 19/17 21/17

Elongation MD/CD[EN ISO 10319] % 50/50.5 50/50 50/50 50/50

Compressive resistance [ASTM D 1621] kPa > 1,250 > 1,600 > 1,250 > 1,600

Raw material - Polyethylene (HDPE)

Geonet Unit

Compressive creep – Reduction of thickness under term load (1000 hrs, 200 kPa) [EN 1897-01]

% < 3 < 3 < 3 < 3

Type of product - Nonwoven

Raw material - 100% Polypropylene (PP)

Filter geotextile Unit

CBR puncture resistance [EN ISO 12236] kN 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4

Cone drop test (hole diameter) [EN 918] mm 32 32 32 32

Water permeability (vertical) [EN ISO 11058] l/m2s 100 100 100 100

Opening size O90 [EN ISO 12956] mm 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9864] g/m2 120 120 120 120

Forms of supply Unit

Width* m 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4

Length m 25 50 25 50 25 50 25 50

1) hard - hard, specimen size 380 x 300 mm

*) The fi lter geotextile projects by 10 cm on one side each over the edge of the geonet.

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Product Advantages and Applications

DC is a drainage mat with high resis-tance against compression

■ DC reduces space requirements and excavation costs. It offers the same in-plane fl ow rates as conventional gravel drains - at a considerably lower thickness.

■ The structure of DC provides high resistance against compression to allow long-term drainage capacity also under higher loads.

■ DC is particularily suitable where shear and compression forces are active (e.g. on slopes in vertical applications)

■ The installation of DC is easy.

DC ensures high quality for drainage systems

■ The controlled production process of DC guarantees a constant high quality, which facilitates on-site quality control.

■ Both HDPE core and PP geotextile pro-vide excellent chemical and biological resistance.

Creep at 200 kPa (EN 1897-01)

Time [h]

Thic

knes

s [%

]

DC 402ECuspated drain 2

The benefi ts of DC at a glance:• High compression resistance• Reduced space requirements• Lower excavation cost• Excellent chemical resistance• Ease of installation

TenCate Polyfelt DC

Application

DamsSoil retaining

structuresCut-and-cover tunnel

constructionLandfi ll:

Surface drainage/sealingWall and cellar

drainage

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TenCate Polyfelt MegadrainTenCate Polyfelt Megadrain is a drainage product made of three-dimensional polypropylene monofi laments combined with one or two layers of polypropylene fi lter geotextile (TenCate Polyfelt TS). Megadrain has an extremely high voids content offering a high in-plane fl ow capacity under low surcharge loads.

TECHNICAL DATA

730

1230

2030

740

1240

2040

Type of product - Drainage mat with f i l ter on one side Drainage mat with f i l ter on both sides

Raw material - PP (monofi lament mat) + PP UV-stabi l ised ( f i l ter)

Properties Unit

In-plane fl ow rate q [EN ISO 12958 – soft/hard]

i = 1 20 kPa 50 kPa

l/m.s 2.001.40

4.002.00

5.502.20

1.501.10

3.002.00

5.002.40

i = 0.32 20 kPa 50 kPa l/m.s 1.00

0.702.200.55

2.901.05

0.750.55

1.600.50

2.801.00

i = 0.03 20 kPa 50 kPa l/m.s 0.27

0.200.500.15

0.700.28

0.210.14

0.400.14

0.700.25

Thickness [EN ISO 9863] 2kPa mm 6.9 14.0 20.0 7.2 14.0 20.0

Tensile strength [EN ISO 10319] kN 9.5 9.5 9.5 20 20 20

Type of product - Mechanical ly bonded continuous-f i lament nonwoven

Filter geotextile Unit

Cone drop test [EN ISO 13433] mm 21 21 21 21 21 21

Tensile strength [EN ISO 10319] kN/m 10 10 10 10 10 10

CBR puncture resistance [EN ISO 12236] N 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600

Opening size O90 [EN ISO 12956] mm 0.085 0.085 0.085 0.085 0.085 0.085

Water permeability [EN ISO 11058, h = 50 mm] l/m2s 100 100 100 100 100 100

Forms of supply Unit

Length m 50 50 36 36 26 26 50 50 36 36 26 26

Width* m 2.00 3.95 1.95 3.90 1.95 3.85 2.00 3.95 1.95 3.90 1.95 3.85

*) The fi lter geotextile projects by 100 mm on one side each over the edge of the monofi lament mat.

Other forms of supply are available on request.

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Product Advantages and Applications

Megadrain is a drainage mat with high water-fl ow capacity

■ Megadrain reduces space requirements and excavation costs. It offers the same in-plane fl ow rates as conventional gravel drains – at a considerably lower thickness.

■ The high drainage capacity makes Mega-drain suitable for constructions with low gradients.

■ Installation of Megadrain is easy, one roll is able to replace 15 – 20 to of gravel.

Megadrain offers high quality for drainage systems

■ The controlled production process of Megadrain guarantees a constant high quality, which facilitates on-site quality control.

■ Both HDPE core and PP geotextile provide excellent chemical and biological resis-tance.

The benefi ts of Megadrain at a glance:• High drainage capacity• Reduced space requirements• Lower excavation cost• Excellent chemical resistance• Ease of installation

TenCate Polyfelt Megadrain

ApplicationLandfi ll:

Surface drainage/sealing Roof drainageRetaining wall

drainageWall and cellar

drainage

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TenCate Polyfelt PGMTenCate Polyfelt PGM paving felt is a mechanically bonded continuous-fi lament nonwoven of 100% polypropylene with optimum bitumen-storage capacity.

TECHNICAL DATA

PGM

14

Type of product - Mechanical ly bonded continuous-f i lament nonwoven

Raw material - 100% polypropylene, UV-stabi l ised

Properties Unit

Asphalt retention [Texas DOT Item 3099] [ASTM D 6140-97] kg/m2 1.1

Tensile strength [EN ISO 10319] kN/m 9

Elongation at max. load (MD + CD)/2 [EN ISO 10319] % 55

Grab tensile strength [ASTM D 4632] N 520

Grab elongation [ASTM D 4632] % > 50

Thickness at 2 kN/m2 load) [EN ISO 9863-1] mm 1.1

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9865] g/m2 140

Variation coeffi cient % < 10

Melting point [ASTM D 276] °C 165

Recycling - 100% recyclable with the conventional methods

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 1.00 1.90 3.00 3.80

Length m 150

Important precaution! Store rolls in a dry place! Follow the installation guidelines!

Installation1 2

3

5

Cleaning of the road surface.

Filling of cracks (> 4 mm) and pot-holes.

The total effective tack-coat quan-tity of 1.2 kg/m2 is evenly applied over the whole area, extending max. 10 cm over the edge of the geocomposite to be installed. The type of the tack-coat depends on the climatic conditions and on the type of asphalt overlay to be used.

4

Installation of the paving felt starts after curing of the emul-sion has began, as this small quantity cannot bleed through. PGM is laid into the tack-coat by unrolling using specially designed laying equipment. Pretensioning is not necessary.

Even distribution of the second tack coat quantity (B), consisting of parts B1 and B2:• B1 is required to saturate the paving felt

– approx. 0.8 kg/m2 of 70% emulsion.• B2 is required to embed the chippings. The

quantity to be applied varies accor ding to the recommendations of the emulsion producer, and depends on the quality, quantity, shape and size of the chippings to be used – as for conventional surface dressing applications.

• Immediately after application of the emul-sion on top of the paving felt, the required quantity of chippings is spread evenly. This is followed by compaction, preferably with rubber-tyred rollers.

• In the case of double or multi-layered surface dressings, it must be assured that the tack-coat of the second layer is in full contact with the fi rst layer.

• After a period of 1 to 3 days, excess chip-pings should be removed using appropriate road-sweeping equipment.

• In the case of spot maintenance, the pa ving felt can be laid into the uncured emulsion, after which the surface is covered with sand to allow temporary traffi c.

The hot-rolled asphalt (min. thick-ness 40 mm) can be installed immediately after the unrolling of PGM-G.• It is recommended to use

crawler-type pavers.• The temperature of the asphalt

mix must not exceed 160°C during installation. This nor-mally corresponds to a mixing temperature of max. 190°C.

• At high ambient temperatures, or if an excess of tack-coat bleeds throught, sticking of the tyres of the paver of trucks can be avoided by spreading asphalt mix or chippings into the wheel paths.

6

1

2

3

4

5 6

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Product Advantages and Applications

Extension of the life span of asphalt roads: the start of crack formation is delayed 3-fold by using PGM

PGM paving felt is an innovative and economical repair measure for cracked road surfaces. Specially developed to retard the onset of refl ective cracking in the repaired overlay.

Sealing: Insignifi cant head loss up to… < 500 kPa [Resource Int. Inc.]

Low temperature behaviour: Transfer of tensile stresses at -10 °CMax. stress (in % of control sample) < 60%After 0.5% extension > 0.28 N/mm2

[TU Braunschweig]

The benefi ts of PGM at a glance:• Sealing of the cracked road surface• Excellent stress relief• Uniform Adhesive bond strength• Good performance at low temperatures• Recycling capability• Easy and quick installation• Longetivity

with PGM and poly-mer-mod. bitumen

Time [min]

without PGM

top surface of overlay

Crac

k le

ngth

in c

m

Pressure [kPa]

with PGM

without PGM

Perm

eabi

liy

with PGM

Elongation [%]

without PGM

Tens

ile s

tress

[N/m

m2 ]

1.00

0.75

0.50

0.25

0.25 0.50 0.75 1.000.00

TenCate Polyfelt PGM

ApplicationMaintenance with surface dressing

Repair of asphalt pavements with levelling layer

Repair of asphalt pavements without

levelling layer

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TenCate Polyfelt PGM-GTenCate Polyfelt PGM-G is a high-strength geocomposite consisting of a mechanically bonded continuous-fi lament nonwoven made from 100% polypropylene and reinforced glass fi laments.

DESIGN PRINCIPLE-) The calculation is based on a comparison between the result of standard calculations for pavement rehabilitation and acalculaton using a so called fabric effectiveness factor (FEF). The result of the comparison is the extende lifetime of thestructure due to the use of the geosynthetic material.The pavement calculations are done according to the manual series 17 (MS 17) of the Asphalt institute (USA) or accordingto a mixture out of MS 17 and the RVS 3.63 (Austria).The FEF is evaluated by laboratory testing. Test according to „Simulation testing of geotextile membranes for refl ectivecracking“ Proceeding out of the 2nd Int. conf. geotextiles Vol.2.

1) Strength values refer to the glass fi lament reinforcement.

Important precaution! Store rolls in a dry place! Follow the installation guidelines!

Forms of supply Unit

Width m 0.95 1.90 3.80 0.95 1.90 3.80 0.95 1.90

Length m 100 100 75 100 100 75 100 75

TECHNICAL DATA

PGM

-G 5

0/50

PGM

-G 10

0/10

0

PGM

-G 20

0/20

0

Type of product - Composite (mechanical ly bonded continuous-f i lament nonwoven + glass f i laments)

Raw material - Polypropylene, UV-stabi l ised + glass f i laments

Properties Unit

Asphalt retention [Texas DOT Item 3099] [ASTM D 6140-97]

kg/m2 1.1 1.1 1.1

Tensile strength /MD/CD)1) kN/m 50/50 100/100 200/200

Elongation at break1) % 3 3 3

Strength at 2% strain1) kN/m 34/34 68/68 136/136

E-Modulus of the glass fi laments MPa 73,000 73,000 73,000

Mesh width of the glass fi laments mm 40 x 40 40 x 40 40 x 40

Mass per unit area [EN ISO 9865] g/m2 300 430 495

Melting point [ASTM D 276] °C Glass fi laments are incombustible and temperature resistant up to 400 °C

Recycling - 100% recyclable with the conventional methods

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Product Advantages and Applications

Glass fi bre reinforced and combined with the optimum bitumen-retention capacity of a mechanically bonded geotextile, PGM-G achieves a signifi cant reduction in the formation of refl ective cracking.

PGM-G is used when high in-plane forces in the underlayer construction are present (with resulting high stress levels).

Geocomposite as asphalt-reinforcement element.

Control

Breaking energy

Crack opening width [mm]

Horiz

onta

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Energy-to-break with PGM-G: The area under the load-displacement curve corresponds to the work done at break.

Test result: Without geosynthetic, high stresses occur at the crack.

Test result: With geosynthetic, the stresses at the crack are signifi cantly reduced.

The benefi ts of PGM-G at a glance:• Reinforcement at low strain (<3%)• Sealing of the cracked road suface• Longetivity• Excellent stress relief• Uniform adhesive bond strength• Easy installation by machine• Recycling capability• Chemically resistant to road salt

TenCate Polyfelt PGM-G

ApplicationComplete asphalt

reinforcement

Repair of the road surface over

excavated ditches

Partial reinforcement of a longitudinal

crack with milling

Complete asphalt reinforcement of an old concrete

pavement

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The information given in this brochure is to best of our knowledge true and correct, however new research results and practical experience can make revisions necessary. No guarantee or liability can be drawn from the information mentioned herein.

If not declared otherwise all technical values are means from standard tests and refl ect normal production variations. Minimum values are given within the 95% confi dence level. The right is reserved to make changes without prior notice.

Updated data sheets can be found in the internet under www.tencate.com/geosynthetics.

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