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GEOSYNTHETICS

MaccaferriMacLine RMH & RDH are geomembranes environment in the face of human and natural impacts. They
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manufactured from quality high density polyethylene resins help prevent contamination, erosion and other damaging
that comply with the most rigorous requirements established processes that threaten the environment, and they very much
for their use. They have one or both surfaces roughened to a help conserve water, too.
“sandpaper like” finish. These geomembranes contain not less With the availability of variety of products with differing
than 97% of pure PE polymer and a balance not higher than characteristics, the design engineer needs to be aware of not
3% of carbon black, antioxidants and thermal stabilizers. The only the application possibilities but also more specifically the
product does not contain plasticizers or fillers that could migrate reason why they are using the geosynthetics and its governing
over time. functional properties to satisfy various requirements. Design and
selection of geosynthetics based on engineering principles will
Enhancing eco-consciousness serve the long-term interest of both the user and the industry.
Geosynthetic materials can be tailored to the situation’s needs The increasing awareness of damage to the environment
in terms of shape, size and composition. While more durable caused by industry and transportation increases the demand
infrastructure still degrades over time, geosynthetic materials for new technologies that will reduce this negative impact.
can be deployed and removed or replaced over time. They More attention should be paid to pavement sustainability as a
are one plastic that paves its way in helping to preserve the significant step in this direction.

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