MATFLOW

Extruded Monofilaments Geodrain Composite

Introduction
• MATFLOW is flexible, light weight, high compressive resistance, three dimensional GeoDrain
composite, consists of W-shaped channel structure, drainage core made from Polypropylene
extruded monofilaments, electro-mechanically bonded with non-woven filter fabrics on one or
both sides.

• MATFLOW has better long-term performance compared to sand / stone / gravel drains. They
are more reliable in mitigation of clogging compared to conventional drains. Behind concrete
structures they eliminate hydrostatic pressure build-up.

• APEC offers a broad range of MATFLOW drainage composites with various thicknesses,
weights, compressive strengths and flow capacities.

Functions

Separation Filtration Drainage Hydrostatic

Pressure Relief
Benefits
- MATFLOW contains W-shaped channel structure for high
water discharge.
- Economical over conventional sand, gravel / aggregate drains.
- Weep holes are omitted from retaining walls.
- Ensures the long-term discharge of percolation water from
underground structures.
- Geotextile eliminates clogging of the drainage core.
- Available wide roll widths, reducing the joints and installation
time.
- Durable, chemical & UV resistant and long-term performance.
- Will not degrade over time and will not pollute the subsoil
- Factory manufactured with high quality assured.
- Filtration properties are suitable for most soil types.
- Ability to custom manufacture to specific project requirements.
 Relieve hydraulic
pressure from
Concrete and Highway Edge Drain
Segmental Block
retaining walls

Bridge abutments and Drainage behind

wingwall drainage buried footings
Applications
of
MATFLOW Contiguous and
Secant Bored
horizontal & vertical
drains for reservoirs
Concrete Piles and other applications

Capping system
drainage in landfills
and mining
Relieve hydraulic MATFLOW Drainage Composite behind the Reinforced
Concrete or Segmental Block Retaining walls eliminating the
pressure from conventional gravel layers for vertical drainage. This drainage
Concrete and layer serves as a flow path allowing water from backfill soil into
an underdrain system. Without this drainage layer, hydrostatic
Segmental Block pressure will develop behind the retaining walls and causes
retaining walls failures. MATFLOW eliminates weep holes.
Highway
Edge Drains
• Roadway Edge drains has a MATFLOW Drainage
Composite that collects and channels liquids and gases
to a carrier pipe for transportation to a suitable discharge
point. Geocomposite drainage is suitable for dealing with
ground water and surface water.

• Traditional drains contain a filer stone, typically 300mm

deep, will trap the silt and detritus and can be
periodically excavated and replaced. On the other hand,
MATFLOW drainage composites provides an ideal
alternative for ‘traditional’ stone and constructions in the
formation of surface and subsurface drainage systems
saving time and money on construction projects.

• When high longitudinal flow capacity is required, edge drain geocomposite is combined with a
perforated pipe, pipe diameter could be 100mm to over 1000mm.

• Modern roadway edge drains reduce excavation, reduce backfill quantities and reduce installation
time. In-slope drainage increases geotechnical stability.
 MATFLOW

When a new structure is built, soil is excavated, and then footings,

walls and floor slabs are constructed. Excavated soil is then placed
adjacent to the new walls or backfilled. During the backfilling
Drainage system for process, the drain mat of MATFLOW acts as a protection layer to
Bridge Abutments, prevent construction equipment from damaging the waterproofing
Wingwalls, geomembrane. It also keeps sharp rock or debris in the soil from
basement walls and puncturing the geomembrane as well. This backfill soil often is not
as well compacted as the in-situ soil, which will settle over a period
foundation walls and ponding of water adjacent to foundation walls, bridge
abutments, basements may take place and the waterproofing
membrane will protect the buried concrete structures.
Drainage system
for Contiguous
and Secant piles

MATFLOW Drainage Composites will

provide an effective drainage along
with lining solution to the treatment of
joints between Contiguous and Secant
bored concrete Piles in basement and
retaining wall construction. It acts as
an added security for the water to enter
the excavations or basements.
MATFLOW can cast into the final
concrete face or alternatively sprayed
concrete can be applied on to the
surface to create the final finish.
 Drainage system in
Capping layers of
landfills and mines

• MATFLOW geocomposite eliminates the

conventional drainage layer in landfills and
mining capping drainage systems. The
MATFLOW is usually placed above the
geomembrane liner. The geotextile is bonded
to the Geomat core either on one side or
both.

• The purpose of the geotextile is to prevent

any soil from clogging the geonet and provide
separation and filtration functions. This
ensures proper collection of the contaminant.

• Great savings in Air Space by eliminating

sand or gravel drainage layer.

• Reduced excavation and backfilling. Massive

reduction in traffic volume and proportionately
reduction of carbon emission.
Office:
Al Falasi Building, Office: 2
11B Street, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-2222047
Contact us
Factory:

Mussafah, I-CAD 1

P.O. Box: 92018

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Email: info@apecindustries.com

Website: www.apecindustries.com