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ELCOROCK® Shoreline Protection System

2.5m3 Container Technical Data Sheet
The ELCOROCK® Shoreline Protection System incorporates extremely robust geotextile containers designed to be filled
with sand, such that they form a stable, durable container for use in coastal and other hydraulic applications.

The ELCOROCK® sand containers are based on ELCOMAX®, a specifically manufactured nonwoven,
needle punched, staple fibre geotextile with enhanced filtration, puncture, abrasion and extreme U.V. resistance
characteristics. This provides for maximum durability in harsh environments. The sewn seams are uniquely configured
with a double stitch to maximise the mechanical characteristics of the geotextile and provide long term durability in a
wide range of environments.

Product Designation Product Description

The largest of the mechanically filled sand containers. These containers are used in
revetments and groynes due to their large size and high stability, even under the harshest of
2.5m3 conditions.
Container Filling and placement of these very large sand containers is achieved using a specialised
hydraulic filling apparatus and placement cradles to ensure complete filling and a
consistent, neat finish

Geotextile Composite “1209RP” Standard “1200R”

Test Method
Property ELCOMAX® ELCOMAX®
Polymer Type - Polyester/Polypropylene Polyester
Mass AS3706.1 1,875 g/m (M)2
1,050 g/m2 (M)
CBR Burst Strength AS3706.4 10,700 N (M) 7,900 N (M)
MD 25.6 kJ/m (T)2
20 kJ/m2 (T)
Toughness AS3706.2
XMD 34.1 kJ/m2 (T) 30 kJ/m2 (T)
Abrasion BAW Rotating Drum 32 kN/m2 (T) 24.5 kN/m2 (T)
Seam MD 45 kN/m (T) 35 kN/m (T)
AS3706.6
Strength XMD 50 kN/m (T) 40 kN/m (T)
ASTM D4355-500 hrs 54.5 kN/m (T) 38.5 kN/m (T)
UV Stability ASTM D4355-1000 hrs 49.8 kN/m (T) 32.6 kN/m (T)
ASTM D4355-2000 hrs 47.0 kN/m (T) 31.5 kN/m (T)
(M) Minimum Average Roll Value MARV - 97.5% Confidence Level.
(T) Typical
(MD) Machine Direction - The direction in a machine-made fabric, parallel to the direction of motion of the material through the processing machine
(i.e. along the length of the roll).
(XMD) Cross Machine Direction - The direction in a machine made fabric, perpendicular to the direction of motion of the material through the
processing machine (i.e. across the width of the roll).

Product Information
Product 2.5m3
Order Code 5223
ELCOROCK® Specification - ER 2.5 - AU - 03/12

Dimension Range (D)

Length 2.4 - 2.6m

Width 1.60 - 1.90m (L)

(W)
Depth 0.60 - 0.70m
Filled Mass 4,500 - 6,000 kg

The information presented herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, correct. It is subject to periodic review
and revision. The validity of the information relative to the soil and engineering conditions must be ascertained by a
suitably qualified person. No warranty is either expressed or implied. Unauthorised reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

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