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In civil engineering, approaches to underpasses, aqueducts, and sunken roadways often incorporate geomembrane constructions as groundwater barriers. The waterproof membrane must be installed at such a level that vertical equilibrium is maintained to prevent the construction from floating.
The installation of the geomembrane at depth can be done in two ways: through the sinking of geomembrane constructions, and the application of geomembranes in dry conditions. In both methods, Genap has years of experience and has completed a significant number of impressive projects.
By applying a synthetic layer, a waterproof barrier is created, allowing the infrastructure to be constructed in dry conditions.
In dry installation, a synthetic construction is applied for, among others, access ramps, underpasses of tunnels, aqueducts, and sunken roadways.
The Jeltesloot Aqueduct, part of the Frisian Lakes project, replaces an existing bridge. The aqueduct measures 530 meters in length, 15.50 meters in width, and 15 meters in depth. Genap installed waterproof membrane constructions under the approaches of the aqueduct, which were externally inspected and found to be leakproof.
Genap equipped the N33/N34 intersection near Gieten, at the request of KWS Infra, with a waterproof membrane to protect the groundwater. Utilizing large pre-fabricated PVC-P sheets, installed in just a few hours using cranes, and completed with a drainage fleece and geogrid for slope stability, this project covered 60,000 square meters over 36 days.