GeoMods Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs) or Wick Drains
GeoMods Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs) or Wick Drains are composite products used for soil improvement in soft foundation. They consist of a plastic core wrapped in a nonwoven filter or geotextile layer.
Key Features
Composite product
Plastic core
Nonwoven filter
Benefits
Soil improvement
Accelerates the consolidation of slow-draining soils
Applications
Civil Engineering
- Soil improvement
Water Management
- Drainage
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Regional Information
Product specifications and applications by region
Regional Overview
GeoMods Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs) are extensively used in British Columbia for soil improvement and drainage in both natural and man-made landscapes. Given BC's diverse geography, PVDs are particularly beneficial in stabilizing slopes on mountain highways and in mining operations.
Notable Projects
Project 1
Trans-Canada Highway Soil Stabilization
Project 2
Copper Mountain Mining Operation
Climate Considerations
With a climate range of -40°C to +30°C, PVDs are engineered to withstand BC's freezing winters and warm summers. Their high UV stability ensures consistent performance, even with prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Industry Applications
Mining
In BC's extensive mining industry, PVDs are used for dewatering and stabilizing tailings ponds. Their high discharge capacity and robust tensile strength make them ideal for this challenging environment.
Transportation
For transportation infrastructure, PVDs are used in the construction and maintenance of highways, particularly in mountainous regions, for slope stabilization and drainage.
Environmental
PVDs also play a crucial role in environmental projects in BC, such as wetland restoration and reclamation projects, where they help create stable, drained soils.
Regional Overview
In Alberta, GeoMods PVDs are essential for soil improvement and drainage in the province's oil and gas industry, as well as in transportation and mining. The robust construction of PVDs makes them well suited for the demanding environments found in these industries.
Notable Projects
Project 1
Fort McMurray Oil Sands Project
Project 2
Highway 63 Twinning Project
Climate Considerations
Designed for the harsh Alberta climate, with temperatures ranging from -40°C to +30°C, PVDs maintain their performance and integrity even during the spring breakup and winter construction seasons.
Industry Applications
Oil And Gas
PVDs are a key tool in Alberta's oil and gas industry, utilized for improving the stability and drainage of tailings ponds in oil sands projects.
Mining
In mining operations, PVDs are used for dewatering and soil stabilization, helping to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Transportation
Alberta's extensive road and highway network relies on PVDs for slope stabilization and drainage, particularly during the construction and maintenance of roads in challenging landscapes.
