CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE DITCH ON A FEDERAL HIGHWAY
Problem: Tight deadlines for completion of work
Location: Moscow region, Russia
Year: 2025
The client set a request to construct a drainage ditch on a federal highway in the Moscow region.
Before applying the concrete fabric, the surface was prepared. The material was installed in several simple steps. After installation, the material was hydrated at a rate of 15-20 liters per square meter.
By using the concrete fabric, the clients team eliminated the need for crushed stone foundations, formwork and reinforcement cage installation, and monolite concrete installment.
All of these tasks would have taken approximately three work shifts, but with INNOBETON 21, the work was completed in one.
Location: Moscow region, Russia
Year: 2025
The client set a request to construct a drainage ditch on a federal highway in the Moscow region.
Before applying the concrete fabric, the surface was prepared. The material was installed in several simple steps. After installation, the material was hydrated at a rate of 15-20 liters per square meter.
By using the concrete fabric, the clients team eliminated the need for crushed stone foundations, formwork and reinforcement cage installation, and monolite concrete installment.
All of these tasks would have taken approximately three work shifts, but with INNOBETON 21, the work was completed in one.
REPAIR OF THE RESERVOIR EMBANKMENT
Problem: Wear of old concrete pavement
Location: Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 4 hours
Number of workers involved: 6
The client set the task to repair and restore a concrete slope on the embankment of the reservoir. The use of a concrete polymer fabric at this site was due to technical and economic benefits in comparison to the traditional technology, where it would be necessary to completely dismantle previously laid concrete slabs and, in the future, install new ones.
Preparatory work was carried out at the site: bushes were cut down, grass was mowed, the gaps between the slabs were plastered with cement mortar, and an anchor trench was dug. During the installation work, a wheel loader equipped with a traverse was used to unwound INNOBETON 21 concrete roll. The material was cut into the pieces of 6 meters, then laid on a prepared concrete base. In the upper part, the concrete fabric was laid in an anchor trench and secured with anchors 15 cm long; in the lower part, the material was laid in a reservoir to a depth of 50 cm. INNOBETON 21 concrete sheets were fastened together with an overlap of 10 cm and glued with polyurethane sealant, secured with dowel-nails 6 cm long with clamping washers. After completing the installation work and backfilling the anchor trench, the material was hydrated with water at the rate of 15–20 liters per 1 m2.
Location: Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 4 hours
Number of workers involved: 6
The client set the task to repair and restore a concrete slope on the embankment of the reservoir. The use of a concrete polymer fabric at this site was due to technical and economic benefits in comparison to the traditional technology, where it would be necessary to completely dismantle previously laid concrete slabs and, in the future, install new ones.
Preparatory work was carried out at the site: bushes were cut down, grass was mowed, the gaps between the slabs were plastered with cement mortar, and an anchor trench was dug. During the installation work, a wheel loader equipped with a traverse was used to unwound INNOBETON 21 concrete roll. The material was cut into the pieces of 6 meters, then laid on a prepared concrete base. In the upper part, the concrete fabric was laid in an anchor trench and secured with anchors 15 cm long; in the lower part, the material was laid in a reservoir to a depth of 50 cm. INNOBETON 21 concrete sheets were fastened together with an overlap of 10 cm and glued with polyurethane sealant, secured with dowel-nails 6 cm long with clamping washers. After completing the installation work and backfilling the anchor trench, the material was hydrated with water at the rate of 15–20 liters per 1 m2.
CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE TRAY AND STRENGTHENING THE BRIDGE CONE
Problem: Destruction of the drainage tray under the influence of precipitation
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 3 hours
Number of workers involved: 4
The customer contacted us with a request to supply material for the installation of a bridge drainage tray. Also, it was required to strengthen a part of the embankment slope to prevent erosion caused by precipitation.
Before laying the INNOBETON 21 concrete fabric, preparatory work was carried out at the site: the old concrete drainage tray was dismantled, the grass on the bridge cone was mowed, and an anchor trench was graded and dug. During the installation process, a wheel loader with an overhead beam was used to unwind the concrete roll. The material was cut into pieces that were 11 meters long each. One sheet was laid along the planned profile of the drainage channel; the rest were used for the bridge cone. In the upper part, the canvas was laid in an anchor trench and secured with anchors 15 cm long. The canvas was laid with a 10 cm overlap between each other, glued with polyurethane sealant between the layers, and secured with 6 cm-long self-tapping screws with pressure washers. After completing the installation work and backfilling the anchor trench, the material was spilled with water at a volume of 15–20 liters per 1 m2. The use of a concrete fabric at this site is due to the technical and economic benefits compared to the traditional technology of installing new concrete drainage trays and strengthening slopes with monolithic reinforced concrete.
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 3 hours
Number of workers involved: 4
The customer contacted us with a request to supply material for the installation of a bridge drainage tray. Also, it was required to strengthen a part of the embankment slope to prevent erosion caused by precipitation.
Before laying the INNOBETON 21 concrete fabric, preparatory work was carried out at the site: the old concrete drainage tray was dismantled, the grass on the bridge cone was mowed, and an anchor trench was graded and dug. During the installation process, a wheel loader with an overhead beam was used to unwind the concrete roll. The material was cut into pieces that were 11 meters long each. One sheet was laid along the planned profile of the drainage channel; the rest were used for the bridge cone. In the upper part, the canvas was laid in an anchor trench and secured with anchors 15 cm long. The canvas was laid with a 10 cm overlap between each other, glued with polyurethane sealant between the layers, and secured with 6 cm-long self-tapping screws with pressure washers. After completing the installation work and backfilling the anchor trench, the material was spilled with water at a volume of 15–20 liters per 1 m2. The use of a concrete fabric at this site is due to the technical and economic benefits compared to the traditional technology of installing new concrete drainage trays and strengthening slopes with monolithic reinforced concrete.
CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE TRAYS ON THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY
Problem: Tight deadlines
Location: Chuvash Republic, Russia
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 11 mm
Total hours of installation process: 2 hours
Number of workers involved: 6
The concrete polymer fabric building material was chosen by the client as the optimal solution for the construction of drainage trays on sites of the new federal highway. It was important to meet the deadlines and finish the facility before the end of the construction season. In comparison to traditional concrete, our material doesn't require large preparatory work at sites and large machinery since the material is supplied in rolls and can be immediately laid on the prepared surface.
With an excavator, the drainage ditch was profiled, and an anchor trench was dug by workers using shovels. During the installation process, a crane was used to lift the roll and stationary unwinding equipment for unrolling the concrete polymer fabric building material. The material was cut into segments of 6 meters and laid on a profiled sandy base. The edges of the concrete polymer fabric building material were laid in an anchor trench and secured with anchors 15 cm long. The segments were stacked 10 cm apart and secured with galvanized screws of 8 cm with clamping washers. After the completion of the installation process, the material was hydrated with industrial water at the rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2. After 48 hours, the concrete polymer fabric building material hardened and gained the final degree of its strength.
The use of concrete polymer fabric building material at the facility increased the pace of construction and was economically advantageous compared to traditional technology.
Location: Chuvash Republic, Russia
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 11 mm
Total hours of installation process: 2 hours
Number of workers involved: 6
The concrete polymer fabric building material was chosen by the client as the optimal solution for the construction of drainage trays on sites of the new federal highway. It was important to meet the deadlines and finish the facility before the end of the construction season. In comparison to traditional concrete, our material doesn't require large preparatory work at sites and large machinery since the material is supplied in rolls and can be immediately laid on the prepared surface.
With an excavator, the drainage ditch was profiled, and an anchor trench was dug by workers using shovels. During the installation process, a crane was used to lift the roll and stationary unwinding equipment for unrolling the concrete polymer fabric building material. The material was cut into segments of 6 meters and laid on a profiled sandy base. The edges of the concrete polymer fabric building material were laid in an anchor trench and secured with anchors 15 cm long. The segments were stacked 10 cm apart and secured with galvanized screws of 8 cm with clamping washers. After the completion of the installation process, the material was hydrated with industrial water at the rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2. After 48 hours, the concrete polymer fabric building material hardened and gained the final degree of its strength.
The use of concrete polymer fabric building material at the facility increased the pace of construction and was economically advantageous compared to traditional technology.
STABILIZATION AND PROTECTION OF SOIL FROM EROSION AT TRANSMISSION LINE SUPPORTS
Problem: Destabilization of soil under power transmission line supports caused by erosion processes
Year: 2024
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 40 hours
Number of workers involved: 8
The INNOBETON 21 concrete fabric was used by the client as an ultimate solution to the problem of stabilizing compacted soil and as protection against erosion for the bases of transmission line supports located on one of the federal highways. Initially, the client planned to use 15 cm thick concrete slabs but made a choice in favor of a concrete polymer fabric building material. The design solution required an innovative approach that would ensure durability and, at the same time, minimize the impact on the environment. The location of the object was characterized by difficult transport accessibility, the use of large equipment and machinery was excluded.
The surface at the site didn’t require preparatory work. According to the project solution, concrete fabric supposed to be installed to unprepared soil surface at the base of the transmission line supports. The material was delivered to the customer’s site in rolls of 100 m2. Before installation process, concrete fabric was manually cut into segments of 12 m long. The material was installed in the upper trench and secured using anchors with a diameter of 15 cm with a 10 cm overlap between the segments of concrete fabric. Also, the material was fixed with 8 cm long self-tapping screws with high-pressure washers. After, the hydration process was carried out at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2 of concrete fabric.
The following project is an example of the integration of technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and practical solutions in the development of infrastructure facilities. INNOBETON 21 concrete fabric has demonstrated exceptional durability in extreme weather conditions, including heavy rains and strong winds. Remarkably, the material withstood a week of intense rainfalls, including a once in 100-year storm that dropped 250 mm of water in 24 hours. The following characteristics highlight the material's effectiveness in environments prone to erosion.
Interesting insight:
The project resulted in a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions: 79,564 kg of CO₂ were saved compared to traditional concrete solutions. This reduction is equivalent to planting 1,315 tree seedlings and allowing them to grow for 10 years or preventing the burning of 40 kilograms of coal.
Year: 2024
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 40 hours
Number of workers involved: 8
The INNOBETON 21 concrete fabric was used by the client as an ultimate solution to the problem of stabilizing compacted soil and as protection against erosion for the bases of transmission line supports located on one of the federal highways. Initially, the client planned to use 15 cm thick concrete slabs but made a choice in favor of a concrete polymer fabric building material. The design solution required an innovative approach that would ensure durability and, at the same time, minimize the impact on the environment. The location of the object was characterized by difficult transport accessibility, the use of large equipment and machinery was excluded.
The surface at the site didn’t require preparatory work. According to the project solution, concrete fabric supposed to be installed to unprepared soil surface at the base of the transmission line supports. The material was delivered to the customer’s site in rolls of 100 m2. Before installation process, concrete fabric was manually cut into segments of 12 m long. The material was installed in the upper trench and secured using anchors with a diameter of 15 cm with a 10 cm overlap between the segments of concrete fabric. Also, the material was fixed with 8 cm long self-tapping screws with high-pressure washers. After, the hydration process was carried out at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2 of concrete fabric.
The following project is an example of the integration of technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and practical solutions in the development of infrastructure facilities. INNOBETON 21 concrete fabric has demonstrated exceptional durability in extreme weather conditions, including heavy rains and strong winds. Remarkably, the material withstood a week of intense rainfalls, including a once in 100-year storm that dropped 250 mm of water in 24 hours. The following characteristics highlight the material's effectiveness in environments prone to erosion.
Interesting insight:
The project resulted in a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions: 79,564 kg of CO₂ were saved compared to traditional concrete solutions. This reduction is equivalent to planting 1,315 tree seedlings and allowing them to grow for 10 years or preventing the burning of 40 kilograms of coal.
PREVENTION OF PEELING OF AN EXISTING CULVER PIPE HEAD
Problem: Destruction of the culvert head due to precipitation
Location: Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 4.5
Number of workers involved: 6 people
Preparatory work was carried out at the site: the grass on the pipe head was mown, existing cracks were plastered, an anchor trench was dug. Concrete polymer fabric building material was pre-cut into 10-meter segments at the site. At the top of the pipe, the material was laid in the anchor trench and secured with 15 cm long anchors. The concrete fabric segments were laid with an overlap of 10 cm, glued between each other with polyurethane sealant and secured with 6 cm long dowel nails with pressure washers. After completion of the installation process and backfilling of the anchor trench, the material was hydrated with water at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2.
The use of concrete polymer fabric building material at the facility is technically and economically more advantageous compared to the traditional technology of casting a new reinforced concrete culvert head.
Location: Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Year: 2023
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 4.5
Number of workers involved: 6 people
Preparatory work was carried out at the site: the grass on the pipe head was mown, existing cracks were plastered, an anchor trench was dug. Concrete polymer fabric building material was pre-cut into 10-meter segments at the site. At the top of the pipe, the material was laid in the anchor trench and secured with 15 cm long anchors. The concrete fabric segments were laid with an overlap of 10 cm, glued between each other with polyurethane sealant and secured with 6 cm long dowel nails with pressure washers. After completion of the installation process and backfilling of the anchor trench, the material was hydrated with water at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2.
The use of concrete polymer fabric building material at the facility is technically and economically more advantageous compared to the traditional technology of casting a new reinforced concrete culvert head.
STRENGTHENING AND PROTECTION OF THE WATER COURSE FROM STRONG EROSION PROCESSES, FALLING TREES, PREVENTING POLLUTION OF THE SOIL
Problem: Carrying out work in the shortest possible time with a minimum amount of equipment and human resources
Location: Far North, Russia
Year: 2022
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm and 11 mm
Total hours of installation process: 800 m2 per 9-hour work shift
Number of workers involved: 6-8 people
Equipment used at the site: 2 excavators, 1 stationary unwinding device
The client decided to use the INNOBETON 21 concrete polymer fabric building material in the project strengthen and protect the riverbed from erosion processes at the facility. The advantages of the material met the clients requirements for the design solution: to carry out the work in the shortest possible time with a minimum amount of equipment and human resources.
No surface preparation was performed at this facility. The concrete fabric was laid on a soil base - loam, with the inclusion of large stone fractions. It was impossible to perform drainage of the riverbed, therefore, the installation of the material along the bottom of the riverbed was carried out directly into the water. Sections of concrete fabric were spread across the riverbed, with overlapping layers between segments in the direction of the flow with subsequent fixation. The fastening of the material was carried out using galvanized self-tapping screws 60-70 mm long, along the banks the concrete fabric was fixed using L-shaped anchors with a step of 0.5 m. During the hydration process, the material was spilled with technical water at the rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2. Along the banks of the watercourse, the edges of the concrete fabric were covered with stone material to prevent the structure from being washed away as well as to strengthen the road surface used for the passage of construction equipment.
The use of the INNOBETON 21 concrete polymer fabric building material at this site made it possible to quickly strengthen the watercourse bed, protect the banks from erosion and collapse, and most importantly, prevent erosion processes.
One of the advantages for the client was the ability to deliver the concrete fabric on a cargo plane. The decision is due to the conditions of the area where the client's facility is located.
Location: Far North, Russia
Year: 2022
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm and 11 mm
Total hours of installation process: 800 m2 per 9-hour work shift
Number of workers involved: 6-8 people
Equipment used at the site: 2 excavators, 1 stationary unwinding device
The client decided to use the INNOBETON 21 concrete polymer fabric building material in the project strengthen and protect the riverbed from erosion processes at the facility. The advantages of the material met the clients requirements for the design solution: to carry out the work in the shortest possible time with a minimum amount of equipment and human resources.
No surface preparation was performed at this facility. The concrete fabric was laid on a soil base - loam, with the inclusion of large stone fractions. It was impossible to perform drainage of the riverbed, therefore, the installation of the material along the bottom of the riverbed was carried out directly into the water. Sections of concrete fabric were spread across the riverbed, with overlapping layers between segments in the direction of the flow with subsequent fixation. The fastening of the material was carried out using galvanized self-tapping screws 60-70 mm long, along the banks the concrete fabric was fixed using L-shaped anchors with a step of 0.5 m. During the hydration process, the material was spilled with technical water at the rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m2. Along the banks of the watercourse, the edges of the concrete fabric were covered with stone material to prevent the structure from being washed away as well as to strengthen the road surface used for the passage of construction equipment.
The use of the INNOBETON 21 concrete polymer fabric building material at this site made it possible to quickly strengthen the watercourse bed, protect the banks from erosion and collapse, and most importantly, prevent erosion processes.
One of the advantages for the client was the ability to deliver the concrete fabric on a cargo plane. The decision is due to the conditions of the area where the client's facility is located.
RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF OIL SEPARATION SITES
Problem: The complete dismantling of the old reinforced concrete was associated with the need to completely shut down the facility, as well as significant costs for new concreting
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: on average 400 m² per work shift
The complexity and relatively slow pace of installation were due to the presence of a large number of communications and other structures on the reconstructed site
Number of workers involved: 8-12 people
Before starting work with the concrete fabric, minimal surface preparation was carried out at the site - removal of large debris and sealing of large cracks.
The INNOBETON 21® concrete fabric was delivered to the site in rolls. During installation, a crane with a suspended crossbar was used to lift the roll and stationary unwinding equipment was used to unwind the concrete fabric. The material was cut into pieces of the required size according to the customer's design solution. The segments of concrete fabric were laid on the surfaces that needed reconstruction and repair and then secured with 15 cm long anchors. The segments of the material were laid with an overlap of 10 cm and secured with 8 cm galvanized self-tapping screws with pressure washers. In some cases, adhesive sealant was additionally used for complete waterproofing of the overlapping areas of the concrete fabric. Fixation, relative to the concrete base, was carried out using a hammer drill and dowel nails with pressure washers. Metal clamping rails were used locally. After the installation was completed, the material was poured with water at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m² . After 48 hours, the concrete fabric hardened and gained the required strength.
The use of the INNOBETON 21® concrete fabric for the reconstruction and repair of the surface at the facility significantly saved the client's money and allowed the work to be completed in the shortest possible time.
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: on average 400 m² per work shift
The complexity and relatively slow pace of installation were due to the presence of a large number of communications and other structures on the reconstructed site
Number of workers involved: 8-12 people
Before starting work with the concrete fabric, minimal surface preparation was carried out at the site - removal of large debris and sealing of large cracks.
The INNOBETON 21® concrete fabric was delivered to the site in rolls. During installation, a crane with a suspended crossbar was used to lift the roll and stationary unwinding equipment was used to unwind the concrete fabric. The material was cut into pieces of the required size according to the customer's design solution. The segments of concrete fabric were laid on the surfaces that needed reconstruction and repair and then secured with 15 cm long anchors. The segments of the material were laid with an overlap of 10 cm and secured with 8 cm galvanized self-tapping screws with pressure washers. In some cases, adhesive sealant was additionally used for complete waterproofing of the overlapping areas of the concrete fabric. Fixation, relative to the concrete base, was carried out using a hammer drill and dowel nails with pressure washers. Metal clamping rails were used locally. After the installation was completed, the material was poured with water at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m² . After 48 hours, the concrete fabric hardened and gained the required strength.
The use of the INNOBETON 21® concrete fabric for the reconstruction and repair of the surface at the facility significantly saved the client's money and allowed the work to be completed in the shortest possible time.
INSTALLATION OF A PROTECTIVE WATERPROOFING LAYER DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A MSW LANDFILL
Problem: The need to install an additional protective layer with innovative technology
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 136
Volume: 17 000 m²
Number of workers involved: 8 people
The client used INNOBETON 21® concrete fabric as a solution to the problem of creating an additional protective layer during the reconstruction of an MSW landfill. The design solution required an innovative approach that ensures durability and, at the same time, minimizes the impact on the environment.
The laying surface did not require any preparatory work. According to the project solution of the client, the material should have been laid on the top of the waterproofing membrane. The installation process was carried out in a record time and along the entire perimeter of the landfill.
The concrete fabric was delivered to the client's site in rolls (100 m² per roll). Before laying, the material was manually cut into segments of the required length according to the design solution. The concrete fabric was laid over the waterproofing membrane and secured with 15 cm diameter anchors with an overlap of 10 cm between the segments of the material. In this project, the segments of the material were not secured with screws in order to avoid damaging the waterproofing layer. Afterwards, hydration was carried out at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m² of concrete fabric.
The project is an example of the integration of technical excellence, environmental responsibility and practical solutions in the development of environmental protection facilities.
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 8 mm
Total hours of installation process: 136
Volume: 17 000 m²
Number of workers involved: 8 people
The client used INNOBETON 21® concrete fabric as a solution to the problem of creating an additional protective layer during the reconstruction of an MSW landfill. The design solution required an innovative approach that ensures durability and, at the same time, minimizes the impact on the environment.
The laying surface did not require any preparatory work. According to the project solution of the client, the material should have been laid on the top of the waterproofing membrane. The installation process was carried out in a record time and along the entire perimeter of the landfill.
The concrete fabric was delivered to the client's site in rolls (100 m² per roll). Before laying, the material was manually cut into segments of the required length according to the design solution. The concrete fabric was laid over the waterproofing membrane and secured with 15 cm diameter anchors with an overlap of 10 cm between the segments of the material. In this project, the segments of the material were not secured with screws in order to avoid damaging the waterproofing layer. Afterwards, hydration was carried out at a rate of 15-20 liters per 1 m² of concrete fabric.
The project is an example of the integration of technical excellence, environmental responsibility and practical solutions in the development of environmental protection facilities.
CONSTRUCTION OF A VENTILATION BULKHEAD IN A MINE
Problem: Lack of equipment for performance of work in the mine, cramped conditions, and the need for high-speed installation process.
Year: 2024
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 5 mm
Total hours of installation process: 2 hours
Number of workers involved: 4
*Image generated by AI to visualize the design solution.
The client requested the construct a ventilation bulkhead to isolate areas with elevated natural gas levels in the mine. The concrete fabric was the optimal solution due to the specific features of the site and several key constraints. The work had to be completed within the shortest possible timeframe, in tight conditions, and without the use of specialized equipment.
For this client's project, the concrete fabric was produced in a special batch - in rolls of the required length: 5 m² and 10 m². This solution was necessary because the rolls had to be manually transported to the work site.
At the work site, the bulkhead frame was pre-installed using metal mesh. After the concrete fabric rolls were transported into the mine, workers began installing the material. The concrete fabric was cut to the required lengths in accordance with the client's design specifications, after which the sections were secured to the frame and bound together with binding wire. Upon completion of the work, the installed structure was watered. A hose with a sprayer was used to hydrate the material. After the harderdening, the joints and overlaps were further treated with polyurethane sealant and two-component foam to ensure a complete seal.
At this site, INNOBETON 21 technology enabled the area to be sealed 10 times faster, preventing air leaks, and allowed to complete the installation within the shortest possible timeframe, all while significantly saving the clients money. All of the described demonstrates the competitive advantages of concrete fabric over traditional solutions such as monolite concrete.
Year: 2024
Selected thickness of concrete fabric: 5 mm
Total hours of installation process: 2 hours
Number of workers involved: 4
*Image generated by AI to visualize the design solution.
The client requested the construct a ventilation bulkhead to isolate areas with elevated natural gas levels in the mine. The concrete fabric was the optimal solution due to the specific features of the site and several key constraints. The work had to be completed within the shortest possible timeframe, in tight conditions, and without the use of specialized equipment.
For this client's project, the concrete fabric was produced in a special batch - in rolls of the required length: 5 m² and 10 m². This solution was necessary because the rolls had to be manually transported to the work site.
At the work site, the bulkhead frame was pre-installed using metal mesh. After the concrete fabric rolls were transported into the mine, workers began installing the material. The concrete fabric was cut to the required lengths in accordance with the client's design specifications, after which the sections were secured to the frame and bound together with binding wire. Upon completion of the work, the installed structure was watered. A hose with a sprayer was used to hydrate the material. After the harderdening, the joints and overlaps were further treated with polyurethane sealant and two-component foam to ensure a complete seal.
At this site, INNOBETON 21 technology enabled the area to be sealed 10 times faster, preventing air leaks, and allowed to complete the installation within the shortest possible timeframe, all while significantly saving the clients money. All of the described demonstrates the competitive advantages of concrete fabric over traditional solutions such as monolite concrete.
