Canal Lining
Synthetex is the manufacturer and supplier of HYDROTEX fabric formworks (fabriform) for casting concrete canal lining systems. By providing a product that requires no heavy machinery or specialized workforce, we save contractors, engineering firms, and project owners thousands of dollars in installation costs.
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Concrete canal lining is simple with HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete mattresses.
HYDROTEX is the best solution for permanent erosion control at canals and rivers. Cost-effective and custom-made, a HYDROTEX mat requires no specialized workforce or heavy machinery for installation. Aside from canals, it is also apt for use in ditches, channels, rivers, and ponds. Give our team a call at 1-800-225-0023 for a free quote.
How is HYDROTEX used in concrete canal lining projects?
The Problem
An unlined canal is subject to bank erosion. The eroded bank encroaches upon the adjacent roadway, infrastructure, or valuable property, leading to catastrophic collapse.
A stormwater management or irrigation canal may also suffer from a reduced inefficiency of the components. Vegetation growth or bank erosion increases waterlogging and reduces waterflow.
The Solution: HYDROTEX Fabric Forms for the In-Situ Casting of Concrete
Cast a permanent canal liner with HYDROTEX fabric formworks for the in-situ casting of concrete. When pumped in place with fine aggregate concrete, the mattress rises to the designed thickness and permanently protects against bank erosion, protecting valuable adjacent structures or property.
A HYDROTEX concrete liner can also help you manage the efficiency of water flow. You have several customization options, such as incorporating products that can accommodate hydrostatic pressure relief, products that can accommodate revegetation, and products that can prevent vegetation (Uniform Section).
Best HYDROTEX Fabric Forms for Lining Canals with Concrete
Permanent Canal Lining to Prevent Seepage
Sometimes a canal needs to be lined on the sides and the bottom to protect against seepage and erosion. In those cases, a HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete mat is the best choice.
With a diver’s help, the unpumped geosynthetic panel can be dragged across the riverbed. Once pumped with fine aggregate concrete, the mattress will naturally adjust to the soil.
The Better Alternative for Precast Concrete Canal Lining
Unlike pre-cast concrete blocks, HYDROTEX can be easily transported to and from the project site.
No matter how remote or how close the canal is to a major highway, you will have no trouble transporting the geosynthetic panels to the installation site.
Additionally, other lining alternatives such as brick, puddle clay, LDPE plastic, cement, earthen types, or asphalt offer only a temporary solution that requires upkeep or replacement within a few years. HYDROTEX, on the other hand, is permanent and maintenance-free. After installation, HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete mattresses can last up to thirty years without any intervention.
No Concrete Lining Machine (or Paver) Needed
One of the principal benefits of HYDROTEX is how easy it is to install in rivers and canals.
Rather than needing a concrete paver for canal lining, all you need is a pair of divers to place the geosynthetic panels across the riverbed. You will also need a small team to pump the custom-manufactured mattresses with fine aggregate concrete.
Erosion Control for any Canal
HYDROTEX fabric-formed concrete can be used in irrigation canals, fly ash canals, and drainage canals both big and small. No matter how long or how deep the cross-section, our manufacturing team in Toccoa will weave the perfect HYDROTEX fabric forms for your project’s specifications.
