eke meres scl) ie) Peo MacMat‘R js a three-dimensional geomat that can be applied as an erosion control mat far sloped embankments, channel linings and sol-veneer applications. ras developed to meet the need for an erasion contral material which was both strong and environmentally acceptable MacMat’R is provided in various styles and thicknesses to meet the needs for several different applications and situations MacMat*R is a geocomposite manufactured with 2 reinforcement (general a double twist steel wie mesh but ako polymeric geogridsreintercemert) inside the geomat, to provide tensile mecnancal stength anda stronger form of erosion protection beter ensuring the stably ofthe top sail con bth sling surfaces (palymeri geamembrans), roadway embankments, drainage ditches, channels and other areas susceptible to ereson damages. MacMat’R has several advantages: +The continuity of the lining is easily achieved by lacing the edges together with binding wire or metal rings vatout overlapping and minimising wastage + In many standard tuations a simple fold into the top ‘ofthe slope of an anchor trench could be used, being wooden stakes or other anchors sufficient to anchor the wire mesh tothe ground. +The double twist wie mesh protects the geomat from any potential damage limiting those toa single mesh opening. +The ste! reinforcement provides high stiffness tothe .geacomposite and an uniform adherence to the subsoil providing better protection of the covered surface. + Itmay be easily fied to any thicker fining or bottom protection (gabions, mattresses et) providing a better {and continuous protection and anchorage where the «erosion is usually more critical or the stresses are concentrated +The combined use of a geocomposite reduces by 50% the instalation costs +The ste! wire mesh provides the lining with a high punch resistance (20-25 kN) and offer a very strong barrier to any vid animal ike coypu) that will burrow through the composite causing damage ‘along river Banks +The geocomposite can provide up to 200 kNim strength resistance in si reinforcement applications. The MacMat’R behaviour and performances MacMat’R increase the soils resistance to erosion by providing an environment that enhances the growth of vegetation through the rat. ntally the geomat blanket works to shield the sol slope from ‘the effects of wind and rainfall, preventing the sll rom washing out before the vegetation has a chance to become established. Then, as ‘the vegetation matures, the roots anchor the mat tothe sol to provide a superior sol enforcement sttenath, capable of handling steeper embankment slopes and higher run-off flow veloctis. In sailveneer application on smooth sliding surfaces the reinforcement of the geocomposite provides the aditonal structural function to guarantee ‘the required strength to achieve the equilibrium in long term service conditions. Due to the high roughness and permeability of the geocomposite MacMat'R, the pretreated surface allows for @ more natural deposition of sediment discharged bythe flow and offers a good retention to hydroseeding, without altering the natural existing conditions.MacMat*R Slopes & Rockfall protection The soil erosion on embankments is a serious problem, especially when failure can cause a structural damage, Relying ‘on the vegetation growth alone is very unpredictable, as iis extremely dificult to achieve a full vegetation coverage, leaving exposed areas vulnerable to erosion MacMat'R protects the sol surface by: + protecting exposed areas frm direct impact of raindrops * protecting seeded topsoil rom washing out before vegetation Is established: + reinforcing the root system and binding the si surface; + Redicing the veloty and volume of runoff by increasing the water seepage into the sit + Increase the cohesion ofthe sal layer where it's placed, MacMat'R is used to promote vegetation growth and reinforce the topsoil usually in combination with rackfall protection dedicated system to provide a full impact solution. Typical applications include te ining of highway and ratway embankments and in general any slope subject to erosion Even though the slope may he preseeded befor the installation of the geomat, it can also be seeded after the installation (bydroseeding), obtaining the same excellent vegetation growth, MacMat’R facitats the installation on steep sloes using soll nails or anchors. The strength of the mesh allows the intermeeiate anchor points to be widely spaced over the surface ofthe revetment and can provide reinforcement efficency tothe slope when laid in combination with nails and other sol enforcement ‘technologiesMACCAFERR Landfill applications The stabiltation of sollon smooth nined surfaces i very typical problem ta be faced during the design ofa cover of a landlst In such a station the contribution ofthe fiction between the sell and the membrane is very kw (upto limit values of 8-10") and tensile strength and retention capacity is require forthe Composit tobe placed ontop ofthe geomemiane. In additon to this primary stuctural function th geocomposite provides an efficent protection ofthe geomembrane ise against puncture damage occuring during the sol placement MacMat'R improves the eticency ofthe lining system by: + Increasing the shear restance along the sols surface; *+ providing the srerath requied to guarantee the equibrum contans + minimising the stress applied direct tothe gsomembyane fram enteral fading: + protecting the geomembrane fram puncturing damage during the soi placement *+ allowing the gronth of vegetation inorder fo provide an ‘environmentaly friendly aspect and an effcnt WY protection tothe sealing membvane. Hydraulic works & Waterproofing applications Channel erosion is the result of a slow deterioration of the soil bank asa direct result of the hydraulic shear stresses acting on the soil's surface. MacMat'R protects the channel from erosion by: * increasing the shear resistance along the soil 's surface; ** reducing the velocity of flow along the channel section, * limiting the fossa fine soil particles * protecting the Bank inter from wil anima ntasion MacMat’R provides also a good support for vegetative soil on smooth surface working as stabilization layer on Geomemibrane ‘and Geocomposite barriers used curtently in waterproofing applications.Installation notes [MacMat'R is manufactured witha surface having both a rough and a smooth side. The material shall be unrolled along the slope having the smooth sie in contact wth the soil Before the placement ofthe mat the sub-sil will be ‘well graded and finished to achieve a smacth even surface leaving the last 4/5 cm of sub-base sail loose (eventually a seeding will be done in this phase). The mat will be anchored tothe soll with metalic or timber pins according to the application The mat can be fixed by simply anchoring the metallic mesh to the ground; as an alternative, embedding the matin a ‘tench excavated atthe tp of the slpe (check te cimension Research & development To determine MacMat'R performance under various hydraulic conditions, a series of tests have been carted at Usah State University (USA) to evaluate the ani-erosion capably of the geocomposite during aflw; the allowable shear stesses on the geoomposite have been evaluated according to different durations of the flood event. The diagram on the right side reports the results ofthis research about vegetated and unvegetated mats. Bureau Veritas Certified Quality System Company with trench incase of structural use ofthe reinforced mat Inthe case of channel lnings please ensure that: +The mats ed paral tothe decton ofthe flow fr smaller channels and perpendicular to the dection of fw for larger cannes ith steeper slopes joint between two flowing rls must be made inthe same directon ofthe fo, verapnng the end ofeach lon he tp of the Begining othe second one More detalled information about any detail and sketches or ‘ypical drawings are available by contacting our technical teams. | 2 sweat SINCERT'sand UKAS's acreditation SMME)] MACCAFERR Officine Maccaer SpA Viskeneey te {0065 Sole Predera ologna} ral Sucasesteomeo Fixcip sero} nal: comessmacerericom