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GEOPLAST WATER

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GEOPLAST WATER

The increasing precipitations combined with the growth of urban impervious surfaces are highlighting the need of efficient and sustainable stormwater management solutions. Geoplast offers several such solutions, suitable for different specific requirements.

In-situ stormwater detention and its controlled release into the drainage system or water courses helps to mitigate the potential damage inflicted to local territory and urban areas during heavy rainfall events.

DRENING

Tunnel element for rainwater storage and dispersion

Drening is a modular element made of recycled plastic, designed to create underground tanks for insitu rain water management.

Depending on the type of installation, Drening favours underground drainage by limiting surface flow. This prevents flooding and contributes to the recharge of groundwater tables; alternatively, it allows the reuse of the collected water to save drinking water resources. Drening can also be used for sub-irrigation of pre-treated wastewater from buildings not connected to the sewer system.

The material and structure of Drening have been studied specifically to create high strength systems. The product can be placed under heavy-traffic areas, and requires a shallow excavation for a low-invasive installation operation.

DRAIN PANEL

Modular element for stormwater management

Drainpanel is a modular element made of recycled plastic designed to create underground rainwater management tanks. Drainpanel can be used to create an infiltration tank, releasing the water into the subsoil and then recharging aquifer. Its other applications are attenuation or detention tanks.

In the case of an infiltration tank, the system is wrapped in a geotextile, which allows water to seep into the ground. If the water has to be collected, the tank is wrapped in a waterproof geomembrane.

The Drainpanel elements are assembled by simple interlocking and stacking. The high mechanical strength of Drainpanel, allows the creation of tanks in high traffic areas.

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AQUABOX

Geocellular stormwater management system

Aquabox is a modular underground retention unit made of virgin or recycled polypropylene, designed for the sustainable management of rainwater.

Built areas can suffer flooding due to lack of proper rainwater management. Aquabox is used for controlling rainwater by creating infiltration, storage and retention tanks or collection tanks to reuse water and turn it into a resource.

The elements are assembled on site and joined by high-strength connectors that ensure the stability of the tank. Thanks to its high mechanical resistance, Aquabox can be installed both in urban areas and in industrial / commercial areas subject to heavy vehicle traffic.

ELEVETOR TANK

Permanent formwork for reinforced concrete water storage tanks

Elevetor Tank is a permanent formwork in recycled polypropylene that creates rainwater storage tanks cast on-site, of variable height and size according to the design requirements.

The reinforced concrete structure created with Elevetor Tank not only has a high resistance to loads, which allows it to be located under surfaces subject to heavy traffic, but also allowa a considerable storage volume.

Moreover, the innovative grid at the base allows a simple and quick installation of the PVC pipes that support the system, keeping it perfectly vertical during the placing of concrete.

GEOCELL

Drainage panel with high horizontal flow rate

Geocell is a horizontal drainage panel made of recycled plastic material used under paved or green surfaces. Geocell solves the problems typically associated with interlocking pavers laid on a scarcely permeable base. By ensuring an effective and fast drainage, Geocell prevents saturation of the sand bedding layer, and the subsequent degradation of the paved surface due to lifting, especially if subjected to traffic.

The system is a considerable improvement in water flow capacity compared to traditional solutions, since it drastically shortens the time needed for rainwater evacuation. The thickness of a Geocell drainage system is thus considerably less than equivalent traditional systems.

ADVANTAGES

REDUCED EXCAVATION

It allows a low-depth, non-invasive operation, ideal in areas with a high-water table.

LOAD-BEARING

The load-bearing capacity of Geoplast rainwater management system was designed to withstand loads of heavy vehicles traffic with load class upto SLW 60 / HGV 60

FAST INSTALLATION

Installation can be carried out by a single operator manually as the maximum weight of the product is 10 kgs

HIGH VOID RATIO

The Aquabox system allows storage volumes of rainwater equal to 96% of the nominal volume of the basin

FAQ

Drening is not simply a measure to prevent flooding but, by favouring the infiltration of water into the subsoil, it is part of a wider system that aims to recharge the aquifers, one of the most exploited sources of water supply by man. In this way, the natural water balance is maintained, even in areas where the soil has been rendered impervious.
Aquabox is an alternative to gravel pits. The assembled module guarantees a void ratio that is 3 times greater than gravel. Due to its shape, Aquabox stores a high volume of rainwater while significantly reducing the volume of excavation.
To build a basin of about 450 m3 it is possible to use the Aquabox system moving only 1 articulated truck compared to the traditional gravel solution, which requires 75 truck-loads, resulting in fuel saving, and labour.

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