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Heather Heydet2019-11-14 06:12:362022-02-04 07:29:52Erosion Control for MinesConcrete canal lining is simple with HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete mattresses.
HYDROTEX is the best solution for permanent erosion control at canals and rivers. Cost-effective and custom-made, a HYDROTEX mat requires no specialized workforce or heavy machinery for installation. Aside from canals, it is also apt for use in ditches, channels, rivers, and ponds. Give our team a call at 1-800-225-0023 for a free quote.
How is HYDROTEX used in concrete canal lining projects?
The Problem
An unlined canal is subject to bank erosion. The eroded bank encroaches upon the adjacent roadway, infrastructure, or valuable property, leading to catastrophic collapse.
A stormwater management or irrigation canal may also suffer from a reduced inefficiency of the components. Vegetation growth or bank erosion increases waterlogging and reduces waterflow.
The Solution: HYDROTEX Fabric Forms for the In-Situ Casting of Concrete
Cast a permanent canal liner with HYDROTEX fabric formworks for the in-situ casting of concrete. When pumped in place with fine aggregate concrete, the mattress rises to the designed thickness and permanently protects against bank erosion, protecting valuable adjacent structures or property.
A HYDROTEX concrete liner can also help you manage the efficiency of water flow. You have several customization options, such as incorporating products that can accommodate hydrostatic pressure relief, products that can accommodate revegetation, and products that can prevent vegetation (Uniform Section).
Best HYDROTEX Fabric Forms for Lining Canals with Concrete
HYDROTEX® Filter Point
Cast a permeable concrete canal liner with HYDROTEX Filter Point fabric formworks (fabriform). This mattress’s distinctive filter points allow water to filter through, relieving hydrostatic pressure while protecting the canal from bank erosion.
HYDROTEX® Filter Band® Concrete Mattress
For a more permeable alternative to Filter Point, consider lining your canal with HYDROTEX Filter Band. When the Filter Band fabric formworks are pumped with concrete, they give rise to a mattress with concrete tubes running along the sides and bottom of the canal.
HYDROTEX® Uniform Section
Need an impermeable canal lining system? HYDROTEX Uniform Section is just what you need. The closest alternative to concrete paving, the HYDROTEX Uniform Section fabric forms give rise to a mattress with an uniform section thickness and a relatively smooth surface.
HYDROTEX® Enviromat®
Sometimes project owners may desire establishing vegetation at their canals while also controlling bank erosion. For that purpose, Enviromat is the best fabric formwork, providing a solution that is visually appealing, effective, and permanent. When laid out and pumped with fine aggregate concrete, the formwork creates a mattress with unfilled fabric squares that can be cut open and seeded.
All HYDROTEX Products
Though these HYDROTEX fabric formworks are the most applicable for canal lining, we can effortlessly customize them by either mixing two of them or opting for another product that aligns more closely with your project goals and budget.
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Permanent Canal Lining to Prevent Seepage
Sometimes a canal needs to be lined on the sides and the bottom to protect against seepage and erosion. In those cases, a HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete mat is the best choice.
With a diver’s help, the unpumped geosynthetic panel can be dragged across the riverbed. Once pumped with fine aggregate concrete, the mattress will naturally adjust to the soil.
Which industries typically need canal lining services?
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Heather Heydet2019-11-14 03:13:052022-02-04 07:32:24River and Canal Erosion Control
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Heather Heydet2019-11-14 02:13:172022-02-04 07:33:44Roads, Highways, & Airports Erosion ControlThe Better Alternative for Precast Concrete Canal Lining
Unlike pre-cast concrete blocks, HYDROTEX can be easily transported to and from the project site.
No matter how remote or how close the canal is to a major highway, you will have no trouble transporting the geosynthetic panels to the installation site.
Additionally, other lining alternatives such as brick, puddle clay, LDPE plastic, cement, earthen types, or asphalt offer only a temporary solution that requires upkeep or replacement within a few years. HYDROTEX, on the other hand, is permanent and maintenance-free. After installation, HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete mattresses can last up to thirty years without any intervention.
No Concrete Lining Machine (or Paver) Needed
One of the principal benefits of HYDROTEX is how easy it is to install in rivers and canals.
Rather than needing a concrete paver for canal lining, all you need is a pair of divers to place the geosynthetic panels across the riverbed. You will also need a small team to pump the custom-manufactured mattresses with fine aggregate concrete.
Erosion Control for any Canal
HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete can be used in irrigation canals, fly ash canals, and drainage canals both big and small. No matter how long or how deep the cross-section, our manufacturing team in Toccoa will weave the perfect HYDROTEX fabric forms for your project’s specifications.
