TECHCELL

FOR
SLOPE
PROTECTION

TECHFAB INDIA
INDUSTRIES LTD

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Techcell - Geocell

Techcell is the cellular confinement system created, manufactured and

distributed by TECHFAB INDIA made from High Density Polyethylene
stabilized with carbon black which has higher tensile strength and
stiffness. Techcell is more durable over time and is available in different
size, depending upon weld spacing of cell available in various depths.

Techcell is used for soil confinement, stabilization and reinforcement in

wide variety of load support application, slope erosion control
application.
Soil Erosion
Erosion of soil may take place due to wind, rain, and flowing water. If erosion is not properly
controlled, it may create serious problems. There are different methods for preventing erosion,
but the most effective method is the use of geosynthetic for erosion control.
Erosion can be controlled by different methods as natural vegetation, turfing, rip-rap, stone
pitching, mats, groynes, and gabions. But for the last fifty years, geosynthetic materials have
been used in increasing quantities.

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Why Techcell for Erosion Control?
 Techcell is a light yet strong 3 dimensional honeycomb like confinement system.
 The 3D confinement prevents movement and shearing of soil infill, soil erosion along
steep slope.
 The confinement system also maintains soil compaction, thereby providing long term
structural stability.
 Techcell allows utilizing poorly graded and fine granular material for the infill hence
economically cost effective.
 Techcell is perforated to allow water to pass thus dissipating water pressure and
enhanced drainage.
 Techcell installation is easy and fast in all weather conditions.
 Techcell landscaping gives aesthetically pleasant view.

Techcell- 3D Confinement system

The length, height and angle of slope are important factors in determining the appropriate cell
depth and anchoring design. Techcell allows the use of various types of infill, including soil with
vegetation, aggregate, concrete or combination.

Erosion control Applications

 Embankment on soft ground
 Reinforced soil walls and steep slopes
 River/Stream/Canal bed & Bank Protection
 Municipal solid waste landfills, Ash ponds
 Landscaping and Site Gardening Works

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 Techcell with Concrete fill for erosion
control in Canals & Reservoirs

Techcell with vegetation for erosion

control in Embankment & Natural
Slopes

Techcell with Non Cohesive Infill for

Retaining walls & Steep Slopes

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Installation Methodology
 Prepare surface .Remove debris, rocks, unacceptable soil from area where Techcell is to
be laid.
 Replace removed soil with acceptable soil and compact earthwork.
 Excavate anchoring trench and toe trench according to provided design.
 Install J shaped anchors along anchor trench with proper alignment to hold Techcell
section in place on the slope.
 Expand down the Techcell section on the slope and allow settling then fix end Techcells
by using J shaped anchors.
 Adjacent Techcell must be leveled with each other and tie with each other using cable
string.
 Install J hooks at specified distance as mentioned in design and drawing.
 When Techcell has been laid in place properly, Techcell should be filled with specified
material.
 To prevent possible damage, limit drop height of infill to not more than 1m.
 Infill should be delivered either to top of slope or bottom of slope using a loader.
 When using sand, granular or top soil fills, overfill section by 25 to 50 mm to allow for
settling and compaction.
 Sand and granular fill should be blade compacted to the top of the cell. Top soil fills
should be compacted with loader, tamper plate, backhoe bucket.
 Concrete fills should be manually raked and machine finished.
 For vegetative slope, locally available vegetative soil should be utilized as infill.
Vegetation grows naturally or can be implanted as required.

Why Techfab India Industries Ltd Product?

 Excellent Quality Product & Early delivery.
 Economical Design Solution.
 Use all indigenous material and Procure best raw material in the country.
 Manufacturing, support facility is ISO 9001-2015 Certified.
 In house testing of products (with ISO/IEC -17025:2005, NABL & GAI-LAP accredited
laboratories).
 Our Products are highly accepted product worldwide.

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