MATLINER
Extruded Monofilaments Geodrain Composite
with Geomembrane
• MATLINER is flexible, light weight, high
compressive resistance, three dimensional
GeoDrain composite, consists of open / W-
Introduction channel structure, drainage core made from
Polypropylene extruded monofilaments,
electro-mechanically bonded with non-woven
filter fabric on one side and waterproofing
impermeable membrane on the other side.
• MATLINER geocomposites proved their
dominance in all horizontal and vertical
drainage applications. Their 90% open
channel structure yields higher flow capacity.
They are the better alternative for traditional
sand / stone / gravel drains. Filter fabric is
effective in mitigation of clogging. PVC
membrane provides an impermeable layer.
Functions • MATLINER is a revolutionary composite
effective in releasing hydraulic pressure from
buried structures and retaining walls and cost-
effective vibration damping solution.
Separation Filtration Drainage Vibration Protection Hydrostatic
Isolation Pressure Relief • APEC offers a broad range of MATLINER
drainage composites with Geomembrane, of
various thicknesses and flow capacities etc.
Benefits
- MATLINER offers a complete solution by providing hydrostatic pressure relief, vibration
reduction, waterproofing, and puncture protection. Any risk to the concrete structure caused by
backfilling equipment, sharp rocks and debris during the backfilling process are negated and are
negligible.
- Economical over conventional sand, gravel / aggregate drains.
- Weep holes are omitted from retaining walls.
- Ensures the long-term discharge of percolation water from underground structures.
- Available wide roll widths, reducing the joints and installation time.
- Durable, chemical & UV resistant and long-term performance.
- Will not degrade over time and will not pollute the subsoil.
- Factory manufactured with high quality assured.
- Filtration properties are suitable for most soil types.
- Ability to custom manufacture to specific project requirements.
Relieve hydraulic
pressure from Bridge abutments
Concrete and and wingwall
Segmental Block drainage
retaining walls
Drainage in Tunnel Drainage below
walls and floor raised decks
Applications
of Drainage behind
Basement and
Vibration isolation
to reduce impact
on buildings and
parking walls
MATLINER residents
Leakage detection Drainage and
for evaporation waterproofing for
ponds with contiguous and
hazardous leach secant bored
solutions. concrete piles.
horizontal &
vertical drains for
reservoirs and
other applications
Relieve hydraulic
pressure from Concrete
and Segmental Block
retaining walls
MATLINER Drainage Composite behind the
Reinforced Concrete or Segmental Block Retaining
walls eliminating the conventional gravel layers for
vertical drainage. This drainage layer serves as a flow
path allowing water from backfill soil into an
underdrain system. Without this drainage layer,
hydrostatic pressure will develop behind the retaining
walls and causes failures. MATLINER eliminates weep
holes.
Drainage system for
Bridge Abutments,
Wingwalls, basement
& foundation walls
When a new structure is built, soil is excavated,
and then footings, walls and floor slabs are
constructed. Excavated soil is then placed
adjacent to the new walls or backfilled. During
the backfilling process, MATLINER acts as a
protection layer to prevent construction
equipment from damaging the concrete
structure behind. It also keeps sharp rock or
debris in the soil from puncturing the
geomembrane as well. This backfill soil often is
not as well compacted as the in-situ soil, which
will settle over a period and ponding of water
adjacent to foundation walls, bridge abutments,
basements may take place and the
waterproofing membrane will protect the buried
concrete structures.
Drainage
in Tunnels
MATLINER provides an effective groundwater drainage Traditional tunnel invert requires a crushed stone layer
along with waterproofing membrane surrounding the together with a longitudinal collection pipe. There is a
tunnel walls. In the conventional process, concrete significant cost in time and money associated with
shotcrete is sprayed on to the drilled face of the tunnel for excavating the trench, crushing and grading the stone before
smooth finish and a thick geotextile separation and installation. Large quantities of stone are also required to
filtration layer is installed below the shotcrete followed by meet drainage requirements.
a waterproofing membrane and the finishing layer of
tunnel with concrete shotcrete. The degree of reliability MATLINER provides a pre-formed drainage layer onto which
depends on the performance of the thick geotextile layer. the concrete floor slab is cast and replaces both the invert
Clogging of this geotextile layer, due to precipitates of trench and pipe to collect water from the tunnel wall drainage
calcium carbonate and iron oxide-rich groundwater, may system. In-plane water flow capacity far in excess of crushed
result in development of hydrostatic pressure behind the stone. Installation is fast and cost effective. Its profile is
tunnel lining. optimized for maximum bearing area and has been designed
to withstand the compressive loads arising from the
Therefore, MATLINER provides a controlled drainage placement of wet concrete. Once the concrete has cured, the
layer with sufficient flow capacity is an effective ultimate load capacity of MATLINER is that of the concrete
groundwater drainage solution surrounding the tunnel infill.
walls.
Drainage System
Below Raised Decks
• In the open areas and roof tops of a development a
horizontal drainage system is required to capture the surface
water runoff. These horizontal drainage materials should be
capable of handling certain overburden and should be
capable of developing an impermeable layer. Therefore,
MATLINER drainage composites with all abilities can be
used for horizontal drainage facility.
• In the conventional methods a bituthene liquid must be used
to applied to achieve impermeable layer. However, the
geomembrane on one of the MATLINER will eliminate the
use of bituthene liquid and easy to install.
Drainage system
for Contiguous and
Secant piles
MATLINER Drainage Composites will provide an
effective drainage along with lining solution to the
treatment of joints between Contiguous and Secant
bored concrete Piles in basement and retaining wall
construction. It acts as an added security for the water to
enter the excavations or basements. MATLINER can cast
into the final concrete face or alternatively sprayed
concrete can be applied on to the surface to create the
final finish.
Vibration MATLINER can be used as a cost-effective vibration damping
isolation to solution to reduce vibrations transmitted through soil and
concrete to adjacent structures from road, trains, trams and
reduce impact construction traffic.
on buildings MATLINER vibration damper can be directly installed on
buildings or at any position between the source of the vibration
and residents and the building needing protection.
Evaporation ponds are shallow, lined earthen basins in which
concentrate evaporates naturally as a result of solar irradiation. In
mining industry these ponds are used to separate valuable
materials from water or brines. The minerals in the concentrate
are harvested periodically and processed into items usable in
various industries. The waste is disposed in tailing impoundments.
Evaporation The Geosynthetic lining solutions will provide environmental
ponds with protection and prevent loss of valuable materials in seepage.
Potentially aggressive nature of the material being mined by
hazardous evaporation, demands environmental care.
leach solutions A Leak detection layer containing MATLINER with both sides
geomembrane is designed for toxic or hazardous leach solutions.
Office:
Al Falasi Building, Office: 2
11B Street, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-2222047
Contact us
Factory:
Mussafah, I-CAD 1
P.O. Box: 92018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.apecindustries.com
