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Soft-soil consolidation improvements ensure new housing development launches on time
november 2024
Solmax provided a custom GSE HD geomembrane solution for the Summarecon Housing Estate in Bandung, enabling full soil consolidation in four months and ensuring the project launched on time.
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Innovative application of new GEOTUBE technology incorporating moisture draining yarns for enhanced dewatering performance of gold tailings slurry
A gold mine in Victoria, Australia, used Solmax GEOTUBE units with moisture-absorbing wicking yarns to improve water release, efficiently managing increased slurry waste in its limited-capacity tailings storage.
Silt trap dewatering for Kestrel Coal Mine
Kestrel Coal Resources restored silt trap capacity by dredging and dewatering 40,000m³ of silt using GEOTUBE units. The project preserved coal fines for sale.
Addressing water ponding issues at Selangor Turf Club using MIRAFI
MIRAFI FWL geotextile was installed at Selangor Turf Club to address water ponding issues, enhancing drainage efficiency and ensuring prompt track usability.
Addressing surface cracking on Queen Street, Yeppoon
Livingstone Shire Council used MIRAFI H2Rx to upgrade Queen Street, Yeppoon, addressing surface cracking due to a soft, saturated subgrade.
Improving subgrade stabilization and moisture management in roadways
Libmanan Road in Camarines Sur was reconstructed using MIRAFI H2Rx geotextile for improved subgrade stabilization and moisture management, enhancing road durability.
Advancements in sand island reclamation with GEOTUBE Marine technology
GEOTUBE Marinetechnology was employed to construct a dyke, effectively reclaiming 507 acres in Malaysia.
GEOTUBE Geobags used in coastal erosion control and protection project
In 2023, GEOTUBE Geobags were used to stabilize the eroding Brunei coastline, enhancing safety and sustainability.
Reconstructing Jalan Kampung Lombong road with MIRAFI
The Jalan Kampung Lombong road reconstruction in Klang, Selangor, improved durability, and load capacity, addressing frequent truck traffic and adverse weather challenges.
Managing subgrade stabilization and moisture for railway structures with MIRAFI H2Rx
China Academy of Railway Sciences utilized MIRAFI H2Rx products to manage subgrade moisture and frost heave in the Harbin-Yichun High-speed Railway, ensuring stability and environmental protection.
Improving the durability and performance of pavement under heavy traffic conditions
Using MIRAFI® H2Rx woven geotextile to improve pavement performance on Thailand's National Highway No. 117, addressing severe pavement damage.
Improving waste management with GSE
To meet the growing needs of a rapidly expanding resources industry, Pilbara Regional Waste Managment used GSE geomembranes at their new waste management facility.
Transforming Shanghai's waste management with a double layer landfill
Shanghai's first double-layer rigid structure landfill overcame challenges of material supply and competition, to ensure successful completion and extended the landfill's service life with GSE HD geomembranes.
Improved connectivity and resilience for the Chiang Rai bypass road project
MIRAGRID GX geogrids transformed Chiang Rai's infrastructure, boosting safety and efficiency as well as seismic resilience.
Enhancing frac pond liner integrity with the GSE Leak Location Suite
The GSE Leak Location Suite, including the S-100 Spark Tester, was successfully implemented at a frac pond project in Laredo, Texas, ensuring leak-free installation and quick identification of punctures in the liner.
Biogas cover turns palm oil waste into fuel in Malaysia
Cenergi transforms POME into renewable biogas in Malaysia, using GSE geomembranes. This project reduced GHG and the approach highlights innovation in waste recycling and contribution to renewable energy goals.
Meeting stringent CCR regulations with BENTOLINER
Xcel Energy successfully closed Sherco Pond No.1 and constructed Sherco Pond No.2 using BENTOLINER to meet stringent CCR regulations, ensuring minimal environmental impact and continuous service.
Sewage lagoon upgrade using geosynthetic clay liners
Discover how Conquest's sewage lagoon upgrade using a geosynthetic clay liner overcame groundwater challenges, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
Conquering extreme conditions with a high-temperature liner solution
Saskatchewan's first new potash mine in 40 years features advanced GSE HDH liners in its brine ponds, overcoming extreme temperatures and chemical exposure.
Lining canals for mega Port Said aquaculture project
Egypt's mega aquaculture project in East Port Said completed phase two, using GSE HD geomembrane for water containment in a 20,000-acre fish and shrimp farm.
GSE Leak Location Conductive liner 24 years later
At the Florence Copper mine in Arizona, a pond built in 1997 with GSE Leak Location liner, operated for 24 years. Initially underutilized, its expansion required inspection of the exposed geomembrane.
Anchorage regional landfill-expansion project
In 2020, Anchorage expanded its landfill with a new cell, installing a composite liner system that included BENTOLINER, GSE HD liner, and HDPE piping.
GEOTUBE dewatering and containment of gypsum wastes at a titanium dioxide plant
Industrial waste, often in slurry form and containing contaminants, needs to be managed and disposed of properly to protect the environment.
GEOTUBE directs fly ash slurry flow in tailings storage facility closure
GEOTUBE dewatering technology is a cost-effective method for removing water from industrial and mineral slurries and sludges.
GEOTUBE breakwaters: shoreline protection at Sigandu Beach
The breakwater structure constructed with the GEOTUBE system at Sigandu Beach proved to be a cost-effective solution compared to conventional methods such as rock armor.
Maximizing mineral recovery with dewatering for a remote gold mine in Indonesia
A remote gold mine located on an Indonesian island required the dredging of heavily silted settling ponds. These ponds contained valuable gold deposits that needed to be recovered and reprocessed.
Recovering fertilizer from palm oil mill effluent (POME) with GEOTUBE dewatering technology
GEOTUBE units are used to dewater the POME sludge. The units retain the solid particles within the tube, while the liquid can be recycled back through the plant or discharged through the polishing ponds.
GEOTUBE solution for rare earth waste containment and dewatering
Processing and refining rare earth minerals generates a waste stream that must be managed and stored in an environmentally secure manner.
Overcoming workspace constraints in urban municipal wastewater treatment plant
The project involved upgrading an old, aerated sewage lagoon into a modern enclosed underground sewage treatment facility.
Mine wastewater management at MMG Rosebery Gold Mine
The MMG Rosebery mine in Tasmania has been a successful underground mining operation for over 80 years, producing gold, zinc, copper, and lead concentrates.
Transforming coal mine settling ponds with GEOTUBE dewatering
A large Indonesian mining corporation faced a challenge in dewatering silt sediments from their settling ponds in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Durable GEOTUBE solution for Clark Airport waterway revetment
The GEOTUBE SFM serves as revetment for the entire waterway network at the new Clark Airport Terminal.
GEOTUBE dewatering: Innovative submerged sediment removal at Brisbane River
In a groundbreaking project in Australia, a specially designed remote-controlled underwater dredger was used to clear and clean a blocked stormwater drain that discharged into the Brisbane River.
Asia's longest dewatering GEOTUBE in Indonesia's Kalimantan region
This project holds the distinction of being Asia's longest GEOTUBE dewatering project.
Revitalizing Tianjin Eco-City: Sustainable wastewater cleanup and transformation
The GEOTUBE dewatering containers were used to contain the dredged slurry and remove water from the material, achieving a consistency similar to compacted borrowed material.
Geocontainment solutions for riverbank protection in Tanjung Manis, Malaysia
The OGC jetty expansion project aims to construct two berths, each 200 m (656 feet) long with a 12m (39 feet) draught, to accommodate larger vessels. The project also involves bank protection works.
Subgrade stabilization for stormwater management
Geosynthetics, such as MIRAFI HP380a geotextile, have proven to be effective in enhancing the performance of roads and load support structures.
Riverbank erosion protection with woven geobags in Sungai Choh, Malaysia
The housing developments near Sg. Choh in Selangor, Malaysia experiences high surface runoff, causing a significant increase in the river's water volume. This has led to severe erosion along approximately 200 m of the riverbank, posing a risk of collapse.
Enhancing soft soil embankments with MIRAFI
A 2 km (1.2 mi) causeway had to be constructed through a river estuary as part of the services corridor. The estuarine mud foundation in the river estuary was soft to firm, posing challenges for construction.
Strengthening steep slopes with geocomposite reinforcement
To make the project cost-effective and efficient in terms of logistics, a reinforced soil system utilizing the available on-site earth was chosen. The excavated residual soil, which has a high fines content, could be used as backfill material.
Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex: Basal reinforced embankment solution
The access road plays a vital role in reducing transportation distance and time. To create the road network, a series of basal reinforced embankments were designed based on the existing ground terrain.
Enhancing embankment stability on soft soil for Navi Mumbai Coastal Road
MIRAFI PET 800/50, a high strength polyester woven geotextile with a tensile strength of 800kN/m (45.4 lb/ft), was employed to ensure embankment stability within the specified criteria.
Road base reinforcement at NAIA Expressway, Paranaque City, Philippines
The NAIA Expressway is a 1.6 km (1 mile) elevated expressway in Metro Manila, Philippines. It connects the Metro Manila Skyway to Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Entertainment City, serving as the first airport expressway in the country.
Protecting Langkawi's Meritus Pelangi Beach with GEOTUBE
The installation process involved deploying scour aprons and filling anchor tubes prior to placing the GEOTUBE unit. The targeted shoreline area was trimmed back before laying the filled Geobags in an overlapping shingle style from the embankment's base.
Slope failure repair using MIRAFI Polyfelt PEC: Langkawi, Malaysia
The reinforced soil structure consisted of a 30m-high (98 ft) slope reinforced from the toe of the failed embankment. The facing system used involved wrapping a net around bags filled with fine-grained soil.
Road embankment slope repair with MIRAGRID GX
The road connecting Khun Tan and Lampoon in Northern Thailand is vital for their economic link. Unfortunately, the embankment at KM 11 failed, causing significant traffic disruptions and posing risks to road users.
The longest sea-crossing bridge constructed with GEOTUBE
Over 27 km (16.8 miles) of geotextile tubes were installed for the construction of the Lach Huyen Bridge in Vietnam.
Enhancing road infrastructure with a reinforced soil wall
After careful analysis, it was determined that a segmental retaining wall using MIRAFI Polyfelt PEC was the most suitable option compared to alternatives such as building a bridge or excavating the hill.
Geotextile solution for seafloor pipeline laying in Jamnagar, Gujarat
The Jamnagar refinery, located in northwest India, is a crude oil refinery with a production capacity of 661,000 barrels per day.
Constructing an artificial island with GEOTUBE
For constructing the edge levees that formed the temporary platform, GEOTUBE GT1000 was chosen.
Basal reinforcement with MIRAFI PET geotextiles
MIRAFI PET reinforced geotextiles proved to be the most economical solution for addressing the localized failure of the road embankment.
Stable subgrade solution for container yard in Malaysia
Infrastructure developments in Southeast Asia often involve construction on soft soils, which present significant challenges.
Boracay Island: Slope erosion protection and revegetation project
The PROPEX Envirocell’s purpose is to retain sufficient topsoil on the steep slope and promote the growth of grass and other vegetation.
Almacen river improvement: Flood mitigation with GEOTUBE
The construction involves the placement of GEOTUBE GT750M, scouring apron, and protection geotextiles.
Expansion of Xinfeng Landfill with reinforced soil containment bund
Guangzhou, the third largest city in China, is a major manufacturing and commercial center with over 10 million residents.
Installation of customized PET reinforcement panels in harbor seawall construction
Shute Harbor, an important gateway to Whitsunday Island hotels and the Great Barrier Reef, was severely damaged by Cyclone Debbie in March 2017.
MIRAFI PET reinforcement bridging soft coal fines, tailings storage closure
MIRAFI PET reinforcement geotextiles are widely used globally in civil ground improvement and the capping of tailings storage facilities (TSF) before placing cover material.
Efficient bridge abutment with a mechanically stabilized earth wall using MIRAFI
The NLEX-Ciudad de Victoria Interchange project aimed to improve mobility and accessibility in Bulacan, connecting Bocaue, Sta. Maria, Pandi, Norzagaray, Angat, and nearby towns.
Effective sediment control for dredging with GEOTUBE
Manila Bay’s environment is rapidly deteriorating due to high pollution levels from various sources such as marine, domestic, industrial, and commercial waste. This
Segmental block wall: Davao coastal road, Bago-Aplaya section
In the Bago-Aplaya Section facing Davao Gulf towards Talomo, an elevated highway with a 90-degree vertical slope on both sides, the contractor needed to stabilize and reinforce the embankments effectively.
Accelerated soft foundation consolidation with Alidrain PVD, Region III, Philippines
The Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx) is currently being constructed in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
Revitalizing road surfaces using MIRAGRID PGM 14 for asphalt cracking
In collaboration with our partner ESHA Infrasolutions, Solmax provided the perfect solution for the Dongeradeel community in the Netherlands.
Geomembranes protecting the environment at a stack pond in China
Phosphate mining is an important economic activity in the inland Chinese province of Hubei, which boasts large reserves of valuable phosphates.
Containment for hazardous waste disposal at Jinchang City
Solmax was chosen to supply a high-grade, multi-layer solution comprised of 1.00 mm GSE HD and 2.00 mm GSE HD conductive geomembrane, each spanning an area of 25,700 m² (276,600 f²).
Lining a tailings facility on the roof of the world
Solmax geomembranes were used to line the tailings facilities of the recently expanded Yulong Copper Mine. The mine located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, on one of the largest copper deposits in China, is important to the economy of the region.
Increasing wastewater treatment capacity to serve a growing town
The Municipality of Tweed is located in central-eastern Ontario. In 2019, the Municipality identified that the existing wastewater treatment system was nearing its rated capacity.
Quick installation in challenging geographies at Bornhausen landfill
Bornhausen Landfill is in Seesen, a town in the district of Goslar, in lower Saxony, Germany.