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MacTube
Coa Protection Dredged Material Disposal Dewatering
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What is MacTube?MacTube is a geotextile container used for:
MacTube geotextile containers are constructed ofhigh-strength
woven geotextile fabrics that are strong
and durable. Manufactured in a sand colour to blendin with its
surrounding, the geotextile fabric is woven in a rip-resistant
weave pattern for maximum resistance todamage.
MacTube geotextile containers are easy to install, both above
and below the water surface. As a softarmored structure, it offers
minimal impact to the environment while providing a cost effective
alternative to
hard structures.
Protecting CoastlinesMacTube geotextile containers can be
used in the design of several types of coastal
engineering structures:
Revetments -to protect against erosion ofshoreline adjacent to
existing buildings.
Groins -installed perpendicular to andextending out from beaches
to restore orprotect beaches.
Breakwaters -installed parallel to beachesoffshore to restore or
protect beaches.
Dikes -constructed to form a containmentarea in which to pump
dredge spoils and canalso be used for land creation.
Dune Cores -to construct an artificialdune that will
subsequently be covered and
revegetated.Reefs -installed offshore to replace
naturalreefs.
Hydraulically filled with sand,MacTube geotextile containers
can use on-site materials.
building coastal and river structures forerosion protection
dewatering a wide variety of wet slurries,wastes, and
sludges
containing, dewatering and reusing dredgedmaterial
Groin Cross Section
Sand Dune
Optional
Anchor Tube
Scour Apron
MacTube
Dune Core Cross Section
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DredgingDredged material can be easily contained anddisposed of,
or reused, using MacTube geotextilecontainers. Placing and
constructing geotextilecontainers is simple and cost effective with
minimal
impact on the environment. Plus, the extremelystrong,
high-strength woven geotextile fabic providesincreased confidence
in material containment.
Additionally, MacTube geotextile containers filled
with dredged material provide the opportunity to usethe
consolidated material in other structures like dikeconstruction and
wetland creation.
DewateringMacTube containers offer maximum versatility
and ease of use for all your dewatering needs.They are a
cost-effective alternative to the beltpress method of dewatering
sludge and eliminate
the need for expensive capital expenditures forequipment. By
using MacTube containers fordewatering, you can increase the
efficiency andreduce dewatering time.
MacTube containers are filled through a
reinforced port using a hydraulic dredge pump.The porosity of
the geotextile fabric allowsexcess water to drain from the tube
resulting in
an effective and relatively inexpensive method ofdewatering.
In some instances, environmentally safe polymersare added to aid
in coagulating solids and
releasing water. As the excess water drains, thetube can be
refilled multiple times.
Once the tube is filled to capacity, the materialinside will
continue to dewater. The amount of
dewatering time depends on the type of materialbeing dewatered,
the use of polymers and othersite conditions. After dewatering is
completed,
the tube can be cut open and the solid materialremoved and
disposed of in a landfill.
MacTube geotextile containers are the perfectsolution for
dewatering when space is limited.With a small foot print and the
ability to stack
tubes, you can set up a dewatering operation justabout
anywhere.
MacTubeApplications
Revetments
Groins
Breakwaters
Dikes
Dune Cores
Reefs
Land Creation
DewateringDredged Material Disposal
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Headquarters:400 Collier MacMillan Drive, Unit B
Cambridge, ON, N1R 7H7
tel: 519-623-9990
fax: 519-623-1309
Toll-Free: 1-800-668-9396
Area Offices:Halifax, NS tel: 902-468-8615
Montreal, QC tel: 450-420-1845
Edmonton, AB tel: 780-447-2719
Calgary, AB tel: 403-244-6556
Vancouver, BC tel: 604-683-4824
MACCAFERRI CANADA LTD.
website: www.maccaferri-canada.com
2007 Maccaferri, Inc. Printed in USA
e-mail: [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA for MacTubeand MacBag
TestMethod
Units MB 425 MT 44 MT 45 MT 46 MT 58 MT 1010 MT 1010pet
Polymer n/a n/a PP PP PP PP PP PP PET
Wide WidthTensile (MD)*
ASTMD4595
kN/m 70 70 70 70 83 175 175
Wide WidthTensile (CMD)**
ASTMD4595
kN/m 56 70 87(+) 96 153 175 175
Apparent OpeningSize (AOS)
ASTMD4751
mm 0.3 .420 0.3 0.3 0.21 0.3 .21
Flow Rate ASTM
D4491l/min/
m2 813 2400 1400 1090 813 813 975
UV (Typical)ASTMD4355
% 95% @
500 hrs95% @500 hrs
95% @500 hrs
95% @500 hrs
95% @500 hrs
95% @500 hrs
70% @500 hrs
Colour n/a n/a sand sand sand sand sand sand white
Seam Strength(MD)
ASTMD4884
kN/m 26 43.8 61.3 70.1 83.2 87.5 87.5
* Machine Direction (MD) ** Cross Machine Direction (CMD)
MacTubeAdvantages
Stronger Seams
Greater UV Life
Natural Sand Colour
Reinforced Fill Ports
Seamless Tube Nose
Superior Engineering Support
MacTube Dimensions (m)
Nominal Circumferences 4.5 9.1 13.7 18.3
Maximum Height 1.1 1.5 2.1 3.0
Filled Width 2.0 3.7 5.5 7.3
Standard Lengths - Linear meter
15.2 30.5 60.9 76.2
Custom length sizes are available to fit individual site
requirements.
MacTubeSizes
