Terram Geosynthetics
By, Mr. Dimple Gandhi (Mktg. Head)
Mr. Satish Rao (V.P) www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Nonwoven Geosynthetics and its applications
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Contents
Indian Geosynthetic Mkt. Senario
Opportunities for Geosynthetics
Brief Introduction - History
Geosynthetics
Terram Nonwovens -
Manufacturing Charateristics Product Grades Main Applications
Discuss in Detail about use of Geosynthetic in one application – Erosion Control Terram Product Range - Drainage Composites www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Economy Growth Rate in India at a Glance
The Indian Economy Grew at an annual rate of 9% before the global economic meltdown Economy growth for 2008 - 09 --- 6.7 % Economy growth for 2009 - 10
Growth projected Growth projected
(due to Global Crisis) --- 7.2 %
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2012
--- 8.5 % --- 9.0 %
(Source : Planning Commission, Govt. of India) www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Indian Economy Overview • • •
India is one the largest and fastest growing economies in the world Notwithstanding the economic slowdown, India continued to grow at 6% + India's GDP is projected to grow @ 8-10% for the foreseeable future GDP growth rates of the ‘BRIC’ pack
In US$ Billion
Data source: IMF
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Potential for Geosynthetics in India Government of India in the Annual Budget 2010-2011 has ambitious plans for the investment in infrastructure development: Roads & Highways •
National Highways Development Projects at a glance (NHDP): NHDP envisages :
6-laning 6,500 km 4-laning 17,500 km Upgrading of 20,000 km of National Highways Initiating development work of 1000 km of expressways. The MORTH has plans to build 20 Kms. of new road for the whole year.
The projected investment is about Rs. 8,12,661 Cr. ( USD 179 billion) over a period of six(6) years. Assuming that even 30% of the road stretches use Geo- textiles, this itself will require 46 million sq meters i.e.9500 tons in next 3-4 years. www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Potential in India based on current budgets Ports •
National Maritime development projects (NMDP):
India has a 7500 Kms. of coastline Currently, 12 Major ports (6 each in West & East) & 45 Non major and private
ports are operational. To provide additional capacity and to upgrade the present infrastructure to international standard, an investment of about Rs.50,000 Cr. (US$ 11 bn) is envisaged in the major ports during the next five(5) years. Port trust will undertake : - Development of 54 new Berths in next 5 yrs. - Several dredging projects would be undertaken - Road & Rail connectivity projects of over Rs.7,000 Cr.(US$ 1.5 bn) is under implementation
There is huge potential of use of Geotextiles in coastline as it is specifically used for a purpose of Scour protection. www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Potential in India based on current budgets Railways Indian Railways is one of the largest railway system in the world An Expansion of new 25,000 km length is proposed in next 10 yrs. Time A dedicated freight corridor project estimated to cost about Rs.57,000
Cr.(US$12 bn) is being implementation. Railways plan development of superfast trains ,350 kmph , for which use of
Geotextiles will be a must
Geosynthetic can play a very vital role in improving the cost effective track structure design.
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Potential in India based on current budgets Airports India is currently the 9th biggest aviation mkt. in the world. About 10 major and 40 smaller airports exist
The passenger traffic is expected to cross
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145 million per annum by 2010.Cargo traffic will cross 3.3 million M.T. by 2010.
Upgradation & Modernisation of Airports as per International
standards will be the top priority An investment of Rs.40,000 Cr. (US$ 9 bn) would be made in Airport infrastructure during the period 2006-07 to 2013-14.
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Present Market of Geotech The geotech market is currently valued at US$ 85 million. INDIAN MARKET OF GEOTECH
Production US$ 55 millon
Supply side
Demand side
Exports US$ 28 millon
Imports US$ 30 millon
Domestic Consumption US$ 57 million
Projected GEOTECH MARKET SIZE PROJECTIONS
2010 market size US$ 85 mn
2020 market size US$ 1000 mn
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Nonwoven Geotextile Mkt. Size
The total market size of Nonwoven Geotextiles in India in year 2009 is assumed at 2,000 tons/year.
Total market size of Nonwoven Geotextiles inMiddleast in year 2009 is assumed at 16,000 tons/year
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The History of Terram 1960’s
Terram process developed at UK by ICI
1970
Terram becomes a commercial business
1988
Terram acquired by Exxon Chemical
1995
Terram acquired by BBA Fiberweb Plc
2006 Fiberweb plc (demerged from BBA)
2008 Terram starts joint venture in India with TGPL
2010 TGPL started manufacturing at Mundra, Gujarat, India
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TERRAM MANUFACTURING TODAY
PontyPool, UK
Mundra, India
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Terram Geotextiles Made at Pontypool, UK
Terram Geotextiles Made at Mundra, India
Front View of Factory
Inside View of Plant & Machinery
What is
Terram
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TERRAM is a Geosynthetics company dedicated to supply of materials to the worldwide construction industry. • The focus is in the supply of
- Geosynthetics for infrastructure construction - Specialist range of geotextiles for the rail industry - Drainage composites for structural and waste management drainage systems - Geocells for construction where there is need for stabilisation or Reinforcement
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GEOSYNTHETICS Definitions : (ASTM D4439) Geosynthetics – A planar product manufactured from a polymeric material used with soil, rock or other geotechnical related materials as an integral part of a man-made project, structure or system This term encompasses Geotextiles Geogrids Geonets GeoCells Geomembranes Geocomposites… etc.
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GEOSYNTHETICS Geosynthetics
Geotextiles (TERRAM)
Woven
Slit Tape
Multi Filament
Geogrids
Geonet
NonWoven
Needle Punched
Spun Bond (TERRAM)
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Geocomposites Geocells (TERRAM) (TERRAM)
Geosynthetic products at a Glance
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Geosynthetic functions
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Separation • Prevents contamination of granular material • Reduces loss of granular material into sub-base • Makes spreading of fill easier • ground Minimise need for excavation or treatment of existing • Fill can be placed over soft ground
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Filtration •
Geotextile Allows Controlled passage of excess Pore water from the soft subgrade.
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Confinement •
Geotextile restrains lateral movement of the material at the bottom of the granular layer.
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Nonwoven Geotextiles (GT) Definition :
A flat structure of synthetic fibers randomly laid manufactured by bonding them together – mechanical bonding , thermal bonding or chemical bonding .
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TERRAM is a NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILE
. Continuous filament . Meltspun and Thermally Bonded . Bi component www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Polymer Mixing Station • POLYMERS USED
POLYPROPYLENE
POLYETHYLENE
ADDITIVES
COLOURED PIGMENT
U.V. STABILISER
ANTIOXIDANT
Bicomponent polymer Polyethylene (PE) 30%
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(PP) 70%
Fabric Lay Down
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Finished Goods
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Terram’s Unique Features • In house design machine
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a proprietary technology one of its kind.
• Continuous Filament • Bicomponent fibres • • • • • • •
100% Thermally bond product High tensile strength Highest control on the quality of the fibers & Geotextiles Terram 1000 -is the Industry standard Weight range - 65gsm 400gsm Ability to produce any colour Ability to add various additives in the polymer –
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Terram Nonwoven Grades & Applications
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Product range 500
Ranging from 65 to 400 g/m2 1300
700
3000 1500
900
4000
2000 1000
4500
TERRAM DATA SHEETS
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Product‟s performances TERRAM
Filtration
Separation
Confinement
Typical applications
500
filters
700
Drainage trenches
1000
Trenches, river works roads,embankments,
1300 Roads, embankments
1500 2000 Roads, embankments, railways, marine works
3000 4000
4500
Roads, embankments, railways, marine works, membrane protection
Design tools Just an example about the designing of TERRAM® in a road separation application….
Main applications - Road construction - Railway construction - Drainage trenches -
River protection Costal protection On-shore structures Environmental applications Geomembrane protection
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Soil stabilitation (Sub-Surface Drainage)
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Soil stabilitation
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Embankments
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Access Roads
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Main Roads
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Main Roads
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Drainage Trench
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RE WALL
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Landfill(Geomembrane Protection)
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Erosion Control - Shore/Costal Protection - River & Canal Bank Protection - On-shore structures - River Revetments - Dams & Flood Defence Bunds
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PROBLEMS: 1.
River and Canal Banks are subject to wave actions, i.e. reversing flow conditions .It is this dynamic erosive force that undermines bank stability and effects channel flow and/or navigability
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On Coastlines, the three key agents of erosion are : - Waves & Tides Eroding the shoreline - Waves and tidal scour take the eroded sediment away from the coast - Currents sweep the displaced material out to the sea.
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Solutions :
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River Revtments
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River Revtments
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Shore/Coastal Protection
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Shore/Coastal Protection
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Shore/Coastal Protection
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Shore/Coastal Protection (Temporary Work)
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River- Canal Protection
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River- Canal Protection
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On Shore Protection
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Dams Construction
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Dams Construction
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Advantage of Geosynthetics
Geotextile filter, being permeable allows water to pass through releasing water pressure but prevents soil erosion.
With specialised built- in factory –controlled Hydraulic and filtration properties a single layer of geotextile can replace a succession of stone filter layers.
working under water is much easier because the filter system can be assembled above the water and lowered into position with less time being used.
Geotextiles is easier to install either manually or mechanically.
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Required characteristics of the filtering geosynthetic The filtering geosynthetic was designed in order to achieve the following purposes: Good filtering capacity (Appropriate Hydraulic properties) - Impact resistance
(must be Robust)
- Holding resistance - Resistance to the construction stress
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(Good Puncture & Tear Strengths)
In House -Product Testing
Tensile Tester
Thickness Guage Specimen Cutting Pres
CBR Puncture Test
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Certification & Associations ISO 9001 – 2008 Member of International Geosynthetic Society (IGS) - Indian Chapter Indian Road Congress (IRC)
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Terram Product Range GeoComposites : (a) Drainage Composites
Terram B1, C1 ,D1 & E1
Terram 1BZ
Terram 1B1, 1C1, 1D1 & 1E1
Terram DC-1C, DC-1D & DC-1E www. terramgeosynthetics.com
Advantages Geotextile filter is a very important component of Drainage Composite. The Heat-Bonded geotextile on Terram 1BZ outperforms other geotextiles by providing:•
Higher chemical resistance
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Higher modulus Higher available strength at working strains Higher elongation at break Higher resistance to installation damage Constant hydraulic properties over a period of time
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Terram Product Range GeoComposites : (b) Permanent Way („PW‟ Range of Products) for Railways
PW-3 PW-2
PW-4
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Permanent Way („PW‟ Range of Products) Railways : The use of Geosynthetics in cost effective track structure design
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Railways
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? ? ? Geosynthetics - Why rem ains Untapped Potential ? Or - Reasons for Low Growth in India ?
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Hurdles Observed - Lack of proper awareness and Close interactions and participation between manufacturer/Supplier, Design consultant/specifiers & end user (Civil Contractors, Govt. authorities etcs.).
- Non availability of dedicated Indian code i.e Dependency on foreign code - State level agencies lack awareness and many of Govt. agencies remain oblivious about the new products including Geo-synthetics due to improper information , lack of knowledge for advantages of use, low budget etc. - Preparedness of end users designers to go with traditional ways or custom made solutions. - Lack of proper testing and evaluation - Non-availability of trained and experienced Staff. www. terramgeosynthetics.com
ome Thoughts / Visions / Paths - Unified Indian code, Specification is the need of the hour. - The use of Geosynthetic should be mandatory as it’s now proven technology – This means inclusion in all SOR ’s , guidelines etc.
- To conduct practical training, Seminars and Exhibitions. - Manufacturer should step forward with best quality with proper testing at economical cost – This also means best cost needs high volumes as well. - Availability of proper testing at National level. - To generate technically trained personnel. - Geosynthetic should be included as a subject or course at BE level.
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Contact Us Terram Geosynthetics Pvt Ltd. Office: A 704 Safal Pegasus, Anandnagar Road, Ahmedabad, 380 015. Gujarat, India. Tel. : + 91-79-40064529 Fax : + 91-79-40064528 Email :
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