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Introduction to GEA Products April 2014 P.O.Box 87532 Mombasa 80100, Kenya | Moushmi Complex, Ground Fl, Nyoka Road, Nyali +254 (0) 722 410 221 / +254 (0) 733 711 781 | [email protected]
Introduction to GEA Products April 2014
P.O.Box 87532 Mombasa 80100, Kenya | Moushmi Complex, Ground Fl, Nyoka Road, Nyali +254 (0) 722 410 221 / +254 (0) 733 711 781 | [email protected]
Background
• Established in 2014
• Based in Mombasa
• Major Supplier of Geosynthetics
• Design & Product Advisory Service
• Geotextiles manufacturing plant based in South Africa
• Civil Engineering, Construction, Building, Waste, Environmental,
Industrial, Mining, Consulting, Architectural and Landscaping industries.
• Serving East Africa
Definitions
Geosynthetics:
“a (usually) planar product manufactured from a polymeric
material that is used with soil, rock and other geotechnical-related
material as an integral part of civil engineering”
Functions:
Barrier, Drainage, Filtration, Protection, Reinforcement,
Separation, Erosion Control,
Product Range
• Geotextiles
• Geogrids
• Cellular Confinement Systems
• Erosion Control Systems
• Composite Drainage Systems
• Safety Barriers
• Geomembrane Liners*
• GCLs
• Cuspated Drainage Mediums
• Gabions & Mattresses
• Piping & Fittings
• Vegetation Covers
Geotextiles
• Non Woven
o Manufactured in SA
o Staple Fibre, Virgin Polypropylene (PP)
o Drylaid Needle Punch & Heat Bonded Technology
o Range of Grades Available
o Conform to SANS, AASHTO, EN ISO & GRI requirements
• Functions:
o Separation, Filtration, Drainage, Protection, Reinforcement,
Rehabilitation (AM2)
Geotextiles
• Woven
o Manufactured in SA
o Virgin Polypropylene (PP)
o Variety of Grades Available
• Functions:
o Separation, Filtration, Drainage, Protection,
Reinforcement
Geotextile Applications
Geotextile Applications
Geogrids
• Secugrid: PP / PET Geogrid (3rd Generation)
• Combigrid: Geogrid / Geotextile Combination
• Biaxial (up to 80 kN/m) & Uniaxial (up to 400 kN/m)
• Range of Grades Available
• Glasmac
• Functions:
o Reinforcement , Separation, Rehabilitation
Geogrid Considerations
• High Tensile Strength at Low Strains (2% and Ultimate)
• Low Creep Characteristics (PET)
• Combination Interlocking Effect and Surface Friction
• Quick and Easy Installation with High Resistance to
Installation Damage
• High Resistance to Biological and Chemical Attack
• Cost Benefits
• Extended Maintenance Cycles
• Reduced Layer Thickness
Geogrid Applications
Cellular Confinement Systems
• Geocells
• Woven Geotextile & HDPE
• Functions:
o Lateral Restraint, Erosion Protection, Stability
Geocell Applications
Erosion Control Systems
• Silt Fences & Slope Savers
• Biodegradable Natural Material
• Functions:
o Erosion Protection, Stability, Vegetation Growth
Erosion Control Applications
Cuspated Drainage Mediums
• HDPE
• Geocomposites (Integrated Geotextile)
• Variety of Sizes / Strengths
• Functions:
o Drainage, Barrier
Cuspated Drainage Applications
Composite Drainage Systems
• Fin / Curtain Drains
• Wick Drains
• Functions:
o Sub Soil Drainage, Pore Water Pressure Reduction
Composite Drainage Applications
GCLs
• Geosynthetic Clay Liners
• Bentonite clay - infused Needle Punched Geotextile
• Various Grades Available (Geotextile & Bentonite)
• Replacement for Traditional CCLs
• Withstands Differential Settlement
• Cost Saving & Easy to Install
• Self Sealing
• Functions:
o Barrier
GCL Applications
Gabions & Mattresses
• Galvanised Weldmesh & Extruded HDPE
• Civil Engineering & Architectural Applications
• Range of Standard and Customised Sizes / Shapes
• Functions:
o Erosion Protection, Stability
Gabions & Mattress Applications
Perforated & Slotted Flexible Pipes
• Corrugated HDPE
• ND: 75mm, 110mm, 160mm
• Solid Bore, Slotted or Drilled
• Range of Fittings
Geomembranes
• Supply Only
• HDPE / LLDPE
• Different Thicknesses
• Smooth / Structured (Textured)
• Working relationships with Installers
Other Products
• Secudrain / Secumat
• Geobags (Non Woven & Woven) 4Tonnes, 70kg & 40kg
P.O.Box 87532 Mombasa 80100, Kenya | Moushmi Complex, Ground Fl, Nyoka Road, Nyali +254 (0) 722 410 221 / +254 (0) 733 711 781 | [email protected]
