Coa Protection Ê Dredged Material Disposal Ê Dewatering

MacTube®
What is MacTube®?
MacTube® is a geotextile container used for:

• building coastal and river structures for

erosion protection
• dewatering a wide variety of wet slurries,
wastes, and sludges
• containing, dewatering and reusing dredged
material

MacTube® geotextile containers are constructed

of high-strength woven geotextile fabrics that are
extremely strong and durable with sewn seams that
are up to 33% stronger than any competitor’s product. Manufactured in a sand color to blend in with its
surrounding, the geotextile fabric is woven in a rip-resistant weave pattern for maximum resistance to damage.
MacTube® geotextile containers are easy to install, both above and below the water surface. As a “soft”
armored structure, it offers minimal impact to the environment while providing a cost effective alternative to
“hard” structures.

Protecting Coastlines
MacTube® geotextile containers can be used
in the design of several types of coastal
engineering structures:
Revetments - to protect against erosion of
shoreline adjacent to existing buildings.
Groins - installed perpendicular to and
extending out from beaches to restore or
protect beaches.
Breakwaters - installed parallel to beaches
offshore to restore or protect beaches. Groin Cross Section

Dikes - constructed to form a containment

area in which to pump dredge spoils and can
also be used for land creation.
Sand Dune ®
Dune Cores - to construct an artificial MacTube
dune that will subsequently be covered and
revegetated.
Reefs - installed offshore to replace natural Anchor Tube

reefs.
Optional
Scour Apron

“Hydraulically filled with sand,

Dune Core Cross Section
MacTube® geotextile containers
can use on-site materials.”
Dewatering MacTube® Applications
®
MacTube containers offer maximum versatility
and ease of use for all your dewatering needs.
They are a cost-effective alternative to the belt Revetments
press method of dewatering sludge and eliminate •
the need for expensive capital expenditures for Groins
equipment. By using MacTube® containers for •
dewatering, you can increase the efficiency and Breakwaters
reduce dewatering time. •
MacTube® containers are filled through a Dikes
reinforced port using a hydraulic dredge pump. •
The porosity of the geotextile fabric allows Dune Cores
excess water to drain from the tube resulting in •
an effective and relatively inexpensive method of Reefs
dewatering. •
In some instances, environmentally safe polymers Land Creation
are added to aid in coagulating solids and •
releasing water. As the excess water drains, the Dewatering
tube can be refilled multiple times. •
Dredged Material Disposal

Dredging
Dredged material can be easily contained and
disposed of, or reused, using MacTube® geotextile
containers. Placing and constructing geotextile
containers is simple and cost effective with minimal
impact on the environment. Plus, the extremely
strong, high-strength woven geotextile fabric provides
increased confidence in material containment.
Additionally, MacTube® geotextile containers filled
with dredged material provide the opportunity to use
the consolidated material in other structures like dike
Once the tube is filled to capacity, the material construction and wetland creation.
inside will continue to dewater. The amount of
dewatering time depends on the type of material
being dewatered, the use of polymers and other
site conditions. After dewatering is completed,
the tube can be cut open and the solid material
removed and disposed of in a landfill.
MacTube® geotextile containers are the perfect
solution for dewatering when space is limited.
With a small foot print and the ability to stack
tubes, you can set up a dewatering operation just
about anywhere.
 MacTube® Advantages
Stronger Seams
•
Greater UV Life
•
Natural Sand Color
MacTube® Sizes •
MacTube® Dimensions ft. (m)
Nominal Circumferences 15 30 45 60 Reinforced Fill Ports
(4.5) (9.1) (13.7) (18.3)
•
Maximum Recommended 3.5 5.0 7.5 10
Height (1.1) (1.5) (2.1) (3.0) Seamless Tube Nose
Filled Width at Recommended 6.5 12 18 24 •
Height (2.0) (3.7) (5.5) (7.3)
Superior Engineering Support
Standard Lengths - Linear ft. (m)
50 100 200 250
(15.2) (30.5) (60.9) (76.2)
Custom length sizes are available to fit individual site requirements.

TECHNICAL DATA for MacTube® and MacBag®

Test
Method Units MB 425 MT 44 MT 45 MT 46 MT 1010 MT 1010 pet
Polymer n/a n/a PP PP PP PP PP PET
ASTM ppi 400 400 400 400 1000 1000
Wide Width Tensile (MD)* D4595 (kN/m) (70) (70) (70) (70) (175) (175)
ASTM ppi 325 400 500 550 1000 1000
Wide Width Tensile (CMD)** D4595 (kN/m) (56) (70) (87) (96) (175) (175)
ASTM
Wide Width Tensile Elongation % (max.) 20 20 20 20 20 11
D4595
ASTM US Sieve 50 40 50 50 50 70
Apparent Opening Size (AOS) D4751 (mm) (0.300) (0.420) (0.300) (0.300) (0.300) (0.212)
ASTM gpm/ft2 20 60 35 27 20 24
Flow Rate D4491 (l/min/m2) (813) (2400) (1400) (1090) (813) (975)
ASTM 95% @ 95% @ 95% @ 95% @ 95% @ 70% @
UV (typical) D4355 % 500 hrs 500 hrs 500 hrs 500 hrs 500 hrs 500 hrs
Color n/a n/a sand sand sand sand sand white
ASTM ppi 150 250 350 400 500 500
Operating Strength (OD)*** D4884 (kN/m) (26) (43.8) (61.3) (70.1) (87.5) (87.5)

* Machine Direction (MD) ** Cross Machine Direction (CMD) *** Operating Direction (OD)

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of said product are believed reliable, and Seller makes no warranty of results to be obtained. The technical information supplied for this product type is subject to change at any time without notice. ©2008 Maccaferri, Inc. Printed in USA. MT-040108