Geomaterials
Geocell
Geocell is a cell structure welded from thermoplastic sheets that is shipped collapsed and stretched open on site, then filled with soil, gravel or concrete. The confinement it creates spreads load and raises the bearing capacity of weak foundations on roads, railways, embankments and river banks. Model AVSGC-50-400 is available in PP and PE.
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Product Overview
Geocell is a cell structure welded from thermoplastic sheets that is shipped collapsed and stretched open on site, then filled with soil, gravel or concrete. The confinement it creates spreads load and raises the bearing capacity of weak foundations on roads, railways, embankments and river banks. Model AVSGC-50-400 is available in PP and PE.
Materials
- Polypropylene PP
- Polyethylene PE
Key Benefits
- Confines fill so load spreads evenly and rutting is reduced on weak subgrade
- Ships collapsed, so transport volume is small compared with the area it covers
- Opens into a net on site with fast connection and quick installation
- Cell height and weld spacing can be changed to suit the design case
- Light, wear resistant and stable against light and oxygen aging, acid and alkali
Application Scenarios And Who It Is For
Application Scenarios
- Stabilising railway roadbeds
- Stabilising soft road foundations
- Load-bearing dikes and retaining walls
- Shallow water channel management
- Support structures for pipelines and sewers
- Hybrid retaining walls against landslides and loads
- Independent walls, piers and breakwaters
- Desert, beach, river bed and river bank treatment
Who It Is For
- Road and railway contractors working over soft ground
- Geotechnical designers specifying reinforcement layers
- Water conservancy and channel management contractors
- Distributors of geosynthetic materials
Problems It Solves
- Weak subgrade that ruts and fails under repeated axle loads
- Import of large volumes of select fill where local material could be confined instead
- Slope and bank surfaces that erode before vegetation establishes
- Shipping bulky reinforcement material to remote sites
Technical Features
- Grid cell structure formed by strongly welded thermoplastic sheets
- Available in PP and PE material
- Free expansion and contraction for small transport volume
- High lateral restraint with anti-slip and anti-deformation behaviour
- Geometry such as cell height and weld distance adjustable to the engineering case
Specifications
Values below are taken from our published product data. Our tables note that figures are general averages for reference and that actual data should be confirmed by testing within the applicable scope.
| Model | AVSGC-50-400 |
|---|---|
| Material | PP or PE |
| Cell Sheet Tensile Yield Strength | at least 23.0 MPa in PP and at least 20.0 MPa in PE |
| Weld Tensile Strength | at least 100 N/cm in PP and PE |
| Sheet Tensile Strength At Junction Between Cell Groups | at least 120 N/cm in PP and PE |
| Sheet Edge Tensile Strength At Joint | at least 200 N/cm in PP and PE |
Quality Control
- Weld tensile strength tested against the published N/cm values
- Cell sheet tensile yield strength verified for the material grade supplied
- Joint strength checked at both the junction between cell groups and the sheet edge
- Panel geometry checked against the ordered cell height and weld spacing
Customization Options
- Cell height and weld distance to the design requirement
- PP or PE material selection
- Perforation and panel size on request
Comparison With Other Products
| Compared With | Why This Product |
|---|---|
| Imported select granular fill | Local fill can be confined inside the cells instead of hauling in graded material |
| Geogrid reinforcement | Geocell provides three-dimensional lateral confinement rather than planar reinforcement |
Use Guide
- Prepare and level the subgrade before laying panels
- Stretch the collapsed panels into the net shape and connect adjacent panels
- Fill cells with soil, gravel or concrete and compact in layers
- Check panel geometry against the design cell height before filling
Questions Buyers Ask
Geocell FAQ
What material is the geocell made from
Model AVSGC-50-400 is available in PP and PE. The tensile yield strength of the cell sheet is at least 23.0 MPa in PP and at least 20.0 MPa in PE.
How strong are the welds
Weld tensile strength is at least 100 N/cm, rising to at least 120 N/cm at the junction between cell groups and at least 200 N/cm at the sheet edge at the joint.
Can the cell height be changed
Yes. Cell height, weld distance and other geometry can be adjusted to suit the engineering requirement.
What can the cells be filled with
Loose materials such as soil, gravel or concrete, compacted in layers.
How is it shipped
Panels collapse for transport and are stretched into the net shape on site, which keeps shipping volume small.
Do you supply for railway subgrade projects
Yes, railway roadbed stabilisation is one of the listed applications. Send your design requirement on WhatsApp for a quotation.
Ask About Geocell
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