Geotextile - Drainage

Drainage

Introduction
Geotextile Supplies and Engineering (G.S.E.) have a wide range of drainage products for use in vertical or horizontal applications.

G.S.E. Sheet Drains
G.S.E. Sheet Drain is a composite drainage system consisting of a three-dimensional, crush resistant, core and a non woven, needle punched geotextile. The product is used in a similar manner to the fabrinet drainage core described below. The difference between the two is the structure of the core.

The core of G.S.E. Sheet Drain is comprised of a solid sheet of density polyethylene with moulded studs to provide the core space. Thus, the product has a water proof side on the back as opposed to the open net of fabrinet. By overlapping this core a water resistant backing is achieved. Flow rates are also greater with the G.S.E. Sheet Drain.

VersiCell
VersiCell offers architects and developers greater design flexibility and has a wide range of application in the landscape, building and construction industries.

What is VersiCell
VersiCell is an interlocking structural module used for sub-surface drainage and for underground water percolation tank systems. When installed with a waterproof membrane VersiCell eliminated the need for an additional protection layer. The modules are easily interlocked in the same plane or at right angles to one another, Alternatively VersiCell may be butted together without interlocking.

Applications
Typical areas of applications include:

Roof gardens and landscaped decks
Paved area and roadways
Sports fields
Retaining / Basement walls
Pond filtration
Capillary irrigation
Bridge abutments
Tunnels and landfills
Golf courses
Underground percolation tanks

Benefits of VersiCell

Design Flexibility
Greater design flexibility as the modules may be interlocked in the one plane or at right angles to one another to form continuous panels, conduits and tanks.

Easy Installation
Large easy-to-join modules or pre-assembled panels and narrow profile allow rapid installation and minimize on-site disruption.

Lightweight and High Strength
Honeycomb design results in a lightweight high compressive strength structure.

Durable
The modules are resistant to biological attacks and to a wide range of chemicals. Does not allow root penetration and to be rendered inoperable.

Efficient
High surface area and internal void volume results in efficient drainage. Narrow profile enables a grater soil depth to be utilised in planter beds allowing the use of a wider variety of landscape plants.

Environmentally Friendly
VersiCell is manufactured from recycled plastics.

VersiCell Specifications
Size	500mm (L) x 250mm (W) x 30mm (H)
Weight	Approx 2.7 kg/m²
Material	Recycled polypropylene
Horizontal void area	>60%
Maximum load	>100 t/m²
Discharge capacity	>16.5 l/m.s @ 1% hydraulic gradient
Colour	Black
Biological / Chemical resistance	Unaffected by moulds and algae and good resistance to oils, acids, alkalis and bitumen.
Service Temperature	-30^oC + 120^oC

VersiCell Landscape Deck
1. VersiCell 2. Waterproof Membrane 3. Geotextile 4. Flashing 5. Coarse Sand 6. Growing Media

VersiCell Plaza Deck
1. VersiCell 2. Waterproof Membrane 3. Geotextile 4. Sand 5. Pre-Cast Pavers

VersiCell Sports Field
1. VersiCell 2. Geotextile 3. Coarse Sand 4. Earth

VersiCell Concealed Drain
1. VersiCell 2. Geotextile 3. Coarse Sand 4. Earth

VersiCell Basement Wall
1. VersiCell 2. Waterproof Membrane 3. Geotextile 4. Flashing 5. Backfill

VersiCell Storm Drain
1. VersiCell 2. Geomesh 3. Concrete Panel 4. Sandy Gravel 5. Earth

VersiCell Percolation Tank
1. VersiCell 2. Geotextile 3. Inlet Pipe 4. Earth

VersiCell Pond Filtration
1. VersiCell 2. Geomesh 3. Pebbles 4. Pipe Support 5. Waterproof Membrane

VersiCell Capillary Irrigation
1. VersiCell 2. Waterproof Membrane 3. Geotextile 4. Moisture Wick 5. Overflow Pipe 6. Flashing 7. Coarse Sand 8. Growing Media

Nordrain Cellular Drainage Product
30mm thick, NORDRAIN drainage cell provides an efficient drainage path for excessive flows under high loads and low gradients.

Its primary applications are in the building and landscaping industries particularly for:

Roof gardens
Planter boxes
Paving
Sports Fields
Roadways

Nordrain is engineered as the most advanced geocomposite available for sub surface drainage. It offers high compressive strength (> 140 tonnes/m2), compactness (30mm thick), lightweight construction, ease of installation and low cost compared to traditional methods.

Long-term durability of Nordrain is excellent as it is resistant to all ground chemicals and will not collapse or distort during backfill operations.

Nordrain Horizontal Applications
1. Planter 2. Waterproof membrane 3. Nordrain 4. Geotextile 5. Sand 6. Soil 7. Planting 8. Paving

Nordrain Vertical Applications
1. Retaining wall 2. Waterproof membrane 3. Nordrain 4. Geotextile 5. Sand 6. Soil 7. Planting

GSE Fabrinet drainage Sheet
GSE FABRINET is a high flow capacity geocomposite consisting of geonet core with a non-woven fabric attached to one or both sides. The geonet core is constructed with rigid support ribs that provide tensile strength and compressive resistance whilst providing the drainage path. The geotextile serves as a filter and prevents clogging of the core. The product is suitable for use behind retaining walls, bridges abutments etc. It is also used as a leachate or gas collection layer between, or under, liners. Lightweight, economical and flexible, GSE FABRINET is the ideal choice for many drainage applications.