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Waking the perfect match Civil engineering Fibertex Geotextiles

Constructing with Fibertex Geotextiles Fibertex offers a full range of nonwoven geotextiles designed for use in many different foundation structures within civil engineering works. The most common applications are: • Road works • Construction works • Ground systems • Drainage and filtration systems • Hydraulic works • Waste disposals (landfills) Fibertex technology Fibertex manufactures nonwoven geotextiles using the drylaid needlepunch technology. Virgin polypropylene fibres are extruded, carded and finally needlepunched. Furthermore, many product types have thermal treatment added (e.g....

Designing with Fibertex Geotextiles Source: Palm Island, Dubai. Installation of Fibertex F-650M. The Fibertex Geotextile will be covered completely with gravel and sand. The importance of quality Fibertex’s quality management system is certified in accordance with the most comprehensive standards set by the International Organisation for Standardisation EN ISO 9001:2008. This means that the quality management system has been implemented and verified at all levels within the organisation. Fibertex Geotextiles are CE marked under the EU Construction Products Directive. CE marking certifies...

Fibertex Geotextiles Functions Separation The durability and mechanical properties of Fibertex Geotextiles make them ideal for separating layers in construction works. A strong and flexible Fibertex Geotextile is placed between the different layers in the construction preventing migration and mingling of materials, yet allowing free movement of water. This increases the bearing capacity and provides long-term stability of the foundation layers. Filtration The pore structure of Fibertex Geotextiles is designed to retain particles while allowing free movement of water, making it possible to...

Protection The excellent static puncture resistance of Fibertex Geotextiles makes them ideal for protecting waterproof membranes and other sealing materials from puncture when fill material and/or loads are applied. When placed between sealing material and other layers, the geotextile withstands and distributes any local pressure from the layer above, ensuring that the protected material is not stressed to failure. Reinforcement Together with woven and geogrid, the mechanical and hydraulic properties of Fibertex Geotextiles make the product ideal for reinforcing slopes and other earthworks....

Road works Permanent Roads Temporary roads Fibertex Geotextiles placed below the top gravel layer increase the bearing capacity of the road to withstand continuous heavy traffic loads. No cars, tractors or other vehicles will become stuck in the gravel. Storage Areas Impact Sound Suppression Bitumen-saturated Fibertex AM2 prevents surface water from penetrating the bearing course, preventing washing out of fines and reducing the occurrence of fissures and cracks considerably. Airports In constructions with heavy demands on the surface, Fibertex Geotextiles stabilise the foundations enabling...

Hydraulic works Waste disposal Drainage Pipes Coastal Protection Waste Disposal (Top Layers) With permeable Fibertex Geotextiles wrapped around the pipes, an effective and long lasting drainage system is ensured, without any risk of clogging. Drainage Trenches Fibertex Geotextiles protect the coast line as their flexibility and permeability ensure withstanding of the impact of waves and currents, preventing erosion and washing out of fines. Fibertex Geotextiles protect the drain system by preventing mingling of fines. Surface Drains Waste Disposal (Bottom Layers) Artificial dams and...

Denmark France Czech Republic South Africa Facts about Fibertex Fibertex Nonwovens A/S is a market leading manufacturer of needlepunch nonwovens for industrial and technical applications. With corporate office in Aalborg, Denmark, and manufacturing sites in Denmark, the Czech Republic, France and South Africa Fibertex is globally represented. Since its foundation in 1968, Fibertex has continuously expanded and today manufactures nonwovens for customers all over the world for many different applications. Close to our customers Our goal is to be local on the global market. Sales staff,...