Maccaferri to Co-Present Technical Seminar with Colbond Geosynthetics
04 June 2007
PRESENTATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE USE OF POLYMERIC AND STEEL MESH REINFORCEMENT IN ROAD PAVEMENTS
Maccaferri Ltd, specialists in retaining structures, soil reinforcement and erosion protection, will have a strong presence at Civils 2007 (NEC, 11-13 June). In addition to exhibiting at the show (Stand Number 12 C162) the company is also co-presenting a technical seminar on the use of polymeric and steel mesh reinforcement in road pavements, together with Netherlands-based company Colbond Geosynthetics.
Taking place at 12.30 on Tuesday 11th June, the seminar will be presented by Nicholas Reck, Maccaferri, South Africa - Road Pavements Business Unit Manager and Jan- Maarten Elias, Soil Reinforcement Product Manager at Colbond Geosynthetics. The presentation will focus on the issues surrounding the types of reinforcing material used in pavements and where to use which product within the structure
Maccaferri has the exclusive distribution rights for Colbond products in the UK and has worked with the company for a number of years. Based on their joint experience, the two presenters will outline a cohesive design approach and clear methodology for resolving the many issues faced in the design of reinforced sub and/or super structures of pavements.
The theory will be supported by the most recent research results and will conclude with some thoughts on future developments in this important aspect of pavement design.
Supporting the presentation, Maccaferri will also have a stand at the exhibition. MacWall segmental blocks for engineered retaining walls will be prominently featured, together with a range of erosion protection products.
Colbond Geosynthetics, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a supplier of quality products for civil engineering applications. Based on polymer technology, these products are used in drainage, erosion control, landfill applications and soil improvement.
The UK arm of the Maccaferri Industrial Group, headquartered in Italy, Maccaferri Ltd specialises in the supply of gabions, geotextiles, geogrids and geomats. In addition to a full range of products for retaining structures, soil reinforcement and erosion protection, the company offers an in-house design and consulting service.
