GEOSYNTHETICS SOUTH AFRICA
GS HDPE Geocell
Geosynthetics South Africa supplies and installs GS HDPE Geocell cellular confinement systems for road bases, working platforms, slopes, channels and engineered infill protection. Expanded HDPE panels confine the infill, helping distribute loads and control movement within the designed layer.
What GS HDPE Geocell does
Geocell panels expand into a three-dimensional cellular structure. The cells hold selected granular, soil or concrete infill in position. Cell depth, weld spacing, infill, anchoring and the supporting ground determine the system’s suitability for the application.
We supply the GS445 and GS712 ranges with the specified panel configuration and accessories. Panels have a nominal expanded size of 3 m × 11 m (33 m²); confirm the expansion geometry and effective coverage for your layout.
Applications
- Road bases, haul routes, access roads and load-support platforms.
- Slope and embankment surface protection with the specified infill and anchors.
- Drainage channels and erosion protection works.
- Engineered cover layers above geomembranes, with a separately designed protection layer and installation method.
- Retaining and gravity structures designed for the actual soil, loads and geometry.
GS HDPE Geocell range
| Code | Depth | Weld | Cell Size (W×L) | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS445-075 | 75 mm | 445 mm | 320 × 288 mm | Landscaping, trenching, slope capping |
| GS445-100 | 100 mm | 445 mm | 320 × 288 mm | Liner protection, light-duty erosion control |
| GS445-150 | 150 mm | 445 mm | 320 × 288 mm | Road base, drainage channels |
| GS445-200 | 200 mm | 445 mm | 320 × 288 mm | Retaining walls, haul roads |
| GS712-150 | 150 mm | 712 mm | 510 × 475 mm | Rail/road embankments, slope reinforcement |
| GS712-200 | 200 mm | 712 mm | 510 × 475 mm | Gravity walls, mine dump stabilisation |
Material properties and test methods
The listed methods include ASTM tests and USACE GL-86-19. These are individual test references, rather than a statement that the entire product is certified to a single ASTM product standard. Confirm the current grade specification in your technical submittal.
| Property | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Material | - | 100% Virgin HDPE |
| Sheet Thickness | ASTM D5199 | 1.5 mm ± 5% |
| Carbon Black Content | ASTM D1603 | ≥ 1.5% |
| Density | ASTM D1505 | 0.935 - 0.965 g/cm³ |
| Seam Peel Strength | USACE GL-86-19 | ≥ 14.2 kN/m |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | ASTM D638 | ≥ 22 kN/m |
| Stress Crack Resistance | ASTM D1693 | ≥ 5000 hours |
| Oxidation Induction Time | ASTM D3895 | ≥ 150 minutes |
| Panel Dimensions | - | 3.0 m × 11.0 m |
| Coverage Area | - | 33.0 m² |
Download GS HDPE Geocell specifications (PDF)
Installation and accessories
We can provide panels, joining components, specified tendons and ground anchors, with geotextile underlays where required by the design. Installation includes ground preparation, panel expansion, connections, anchoring, controlled infill placement and compaction. Avoid trafficking unfilled panels or placing infill in a way that damages the geocell or underlying liner.
Supply and project support
Send the application, cell depth, area, drawings and delivery location. We confirm the panel configuration, quantities, accessories, stock position and installation scope in the quotation.
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