TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain drainage composites are monofilament geomats from polypropylene, with a filter nonwoven (TenCate Polyfelt® TS) on one or on both sides. The extremely high voids content of TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain ensures a high water-flow capacity, especially at low overburden pressures.
The benefits of TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain at a glance:
- Reduced excavation and construction costs.
- The high in-plane flow rate of Megadrain corresponds to 20-30 cm of drainage gravel.
- One roll of Megadrain weights just 24-35 kg, replacing 15-25 tons of gravel.
- TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain can be installed easily.
- The controlled product quality of Megadrain guarantees constant filtration and drainage performance.
- The use of TenCate Polyfelt® TS as filter guarantees optimum soil retention capability and water permeability.
- TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain is chemically and biologically resistant and absolutely environmentally friendly.
Typical TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain applications
Functionalities
Drainage
The major function of draining is to evacuate water or other liquids towards the structure’s outlets.
Filtration
The major function of filtration is to prevent the destabilisation of the soil by internal flows.
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TenCate Polyfelt® Megadrain Technical Data Sheet
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