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Reinforced mat

Mesh size:
‌‌6×8cm8×10cmOthers
Wire diameter:
2.2mm2.7mmOthers
Material:
PPPE
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  • Description

The Reinforced Mat, also known as a three-dimensional vegetation mat or Mac Mat, is a high-performance geosynthetic material that combines reinforcement and greening functions.

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I. Introduction to Reinforced Mat

The Reinforced Mat is a composite product formed by extruding a three-dimensional polypropylene material onto a machine-woven hexagonal double-twisted steel wire mesh. The steel wire is typically made of corrosion-resistant 10% aluminum-zinc alloy steel wire or hot-dip galvanized steel wire.

1. Structural Components:

  • Reinforcement Layer (Base Layer): Typically made of high-strength polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) biaxially oriented geogrid or corrosion-resistant 10% aluminum-zinc alloy steel wire or hot-dip galvanized steel wire. It provides extremely high tensile strength and rigidity, serving as the core of structural stability.
  • Fiber Layer (Surface Layer): Consists of multiple layers of loose, fluffy, three-dimensional polypropylene fiber mesh. This layer has an open structure and can effectively fill and encapsulate soil, seeds, and fertilizer.

2. Core Features and Functions:

  • High-Strength Reinforcement and Soil Stabilization: The steel wire at the base disperses shear and tensile stresses on the slope surface, effectively preventing shallow landslides and soil erosion, and significantly improving slope stability.
  • Surface Protection: The three-dimensional fiber mesh buffers the energy of rainwater and surface runoff, protecting the surface soil from being carried away.
  • Soil Stabilization and Seed Preservation: The fluffy three-dimensional structure securely envelops the soil and sown seeds, providing a stable "nurturing bed" for seed germination and plant growth, and preventing seeds from being washed away.
  • Promoting Vegetation Growth: Plant roots easily penetrate the fiber mesh, tightly entwining with it to form a strong, vibrant "green protective layer" for permanent ecological protection.
  • Water Permeability: The open structure ensures excellent water permeability, eliminates excessive hydrostatic pressure, and promotes slope stability.
  • Easy Construction: The material is supplied in rolls, making it lightweight and easy to cut and lay, significantly improving construction efficiency and reducing labor costs.

3. Advantages Compared to Traditional Solutions:

  • vs. Pure 3D Vegetation Net: Due to its grid reinforcement, the mechanical properties (tensile strength and shear resistance) of the Mac Reinforced Mat are far superior to those of ordinary 3D mesh, making it suitable for steeper slopes requiring higher stability.
  • vs. Mortared Stone/Concrete Slope Protection: It is a flexible structure that can adapt to foundation settlement. It is environmentally friendly and can restore vegetation and beautify the environment, rather than being a cold, gray, hardened structure. The overall cost is often lower.
  • vs. Geogrid Alone: ​​It solves the problem of geogrids being unable to effectively prevent surface erosion before vegetation has established itself, combining immediate protection with long-term greening.
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II. Applications of Mac Reinforced Mats

Mac Reinforced Mats have a wide range of applications, primarily in slope projects requiring soil and water conservation and ecological restoration.

1. Highway/Railway Slope Protection:

This is the most classic application scenario. It is used on fill and cut slopes on both sides of highways and railways to prevent rainwater erosion, which can lead to soil erosion and even slope instability, while also achieving slope greening and blending harmoniously with the surrounding environment.

2. Riverbank/Dyke Slope Protection:

  • Used for protecting the banks of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. It not only stabilizes the banks against erosion and wind and wave damage, but also fosters ecosystems, purifies water quality, and restores the natural landscape of the riverbanks.

3. Hill/Mountain Greening:

  • Used for treating exposed rock or earth slopes formed by mountain excavation, preventing landslides and soil erosion, rapidly restoring vegetation, and rebuilding ecosystems.

4. Landscape Engineering:

  • Used for slope construction and greening in landscape projects such as parks, residential areas, and golf courses, it strengthens the growth of lawns on slopes, prevents human traffic and soil erosion, and creates beautiful green landscapes.

5. Rooftop Greening:

  • As the base material for rooftop gardens, it reduces loads while securing the planting soil and promoting plant growth.

6. Other Applications:

  • Ecological restoration of landfill cover
  • Regreening of mine tailings dams
  • Greening slopes at large projects such as stadiums and airports
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III. Construction Process Overview

  • 1. Slope Preparation: Clean the slope surface, level it, and compact it, removing sharp objects such as rocks and tree roots.
  • 2. Laying the Micro-Reinforced Mat: Lay the Micro-Reinforced Mat along the slope from top to bottom (grid side down, fiber side up). Ensure sufficient overlap between adjacent rolls (usually 5-10 cm) and secure with U-shaped nails or stakes.
  • 3. Backfilling: Backfill a layer of planting soil suitable for plant growth onto the mesh mat. Fill the gaps between the mesh mat manually or by spraying until the soil is completely covered.
  • 4. Seeding/Spraying: Use broadcasting or hydraulic spraying to evenly apply a mixture of seeds, fertilizer, binder, water-retaining agent, etc., to the slope surface.
  • 5. Covering and Management: Non-woven fabric can be used to retain moisture, followed by subsequent watering and maintenance until vegetation flourishes, forming a stable ecological slope.
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Conclusion

Reinforced Mat is an advanced ecological protection material that combines both rigidity and flexibility. It cleverly combines engineering reinforcement with ecological greening, addressing both the rigid requirement for engineering stability and the flexible vision of environmental restoration. With the increasing emphasis on sustainable development and eco-friendliness in modern civil engineering, Mike Reinforced Mat has become an indispensable material for slope protection.

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