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FLEXIBLE CONCRETE MATTRESSES FOR EROSION CONTROL
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FLEXICRETE is a
Canadian trademark, registration number TMA394247, Feb 14, 1992 |
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FLEXICRETE is a system of solid concrete
blocks connected together to form continuous inter-connected areas which can
be used for a variety of purposes. The standard individual blocks are square
but rectangular, trapezoidal,hexagonal, circular ...etc. can also be provided.
The standard connection between the blocks is a specially manufactured stainless
steel mesh reinforcement. Depending on the purpose for which the FLEXICRETE
panels are to be used, other types of inter-connecting materials can be used
such as mild steel, nylon rope, high tensile steel (for less flexibility),
steel strand and wire reinforcement.
FLEXICRETE can be used for:
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Embankment Protection
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Open Storm Drain Lining
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Aqueduct Lining
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Shore and Beach Protection
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Breakwaters
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Boat Launch Ramps
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Paving
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Temporary Roads
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Military Roads
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Expressway Road Shoulders
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Retaining Walls
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Secure Storage Buildings
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Decorative Wall Panels
The Quality of the concrete is of the highest standard. FLEXICRETE is now manufactured by ACTON PRECAST www.actonprecast.com
Several types of exposed aggregate finishes can be provided.
For erosion control projects an exposed aggregate surface of river
gravel can be used to provide an environmentally acceptable finished
surface.
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For further information contact:
DONALD McCALLUM
C.Eng., B.Sc., F.I.C.E., P.Eng.
2045 Lakeshore Blvd.W. Suite 1107
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8V 2Z6
Tel:416 253 0534
email:flexmat@sympatico.ca
or
J.J. Breede, P.Eng.
455 Horner Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8W 4W9
Tel: 416 674 0363 x 241
Fax:416 674 1159
email:jjbreede@terrafixgeo.com
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NOTE: FLEXICRETE is now marketed and
manufactured by Terrafix (www.terrafixgeo.com).
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