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PRS Professional Reinforcement Solutions Cellular Confinement System Solutions for Civil Infrastructure PRS Proprietary Neoweb Cellular Confinement System Proprietary of PRS AGENDA • • • • • Introduction Projects Move to the Upper Layer Case Studies Focus on Flexible Pavements – Upper Layer PRS Proprietary PRS Global Leader in High-Strength Cellular Confinement Systems • Technology, engineering & manufacturing company – founded in 1996 • Global marketing in 45 countries • Private ownership • Strong brand recognition • Broad IP protection Proven worldwide experience PRS Proprietary Neoweb® Cellular Confinement Systems • Honeycomb 3D geocells • Composite system – Geometry – Soil – Material • Patented material & designs • Confinement stabilizes and reinforces soil/infill PRS Proprietary Confinement Effect How Does Reinforcement Work? Beam Effect PRS Proprietary Value Proposition Meeting Needs of Construction & Civil Engineering Industry • NEOWEB ADVANTAGE – High road performance & longevity • ENGINEERING – Proven reinforcement technology • ENVIRONMENTAL – Sustainable / green construction • ECONOMIC – Lower capital and long-term costs PRS Proprietary Project Showcase PAVED HIGHWAYS Road, Israel 10 PHASE Grade, Water, Compact PRS Proprietary 56 PHASE Asphalt Paving PRS Proprietary 57 Monitoring & Evaluation by Country’s Senior Engineering Professionals • Pressure cells inserted during construction in Test Sections Static plate testing monitoring and evaluation by: Cross Israel Highway engineering department Senior consulting engineers Public Works Department Israel Ministry of Transportation Top accredited lab in Israel (Isotop) Plate Pressure [MPa] Settlement [mm] • PRS Proprietary 58 Static Plate Loading of Pressure Cells 50% Less Vertical Stress Pressure Cells readings Vs Static Plate Surface Pressure Pressure Cells readings [PSI] 40 Section 506+110 Control Section Neoweb Section Section 506+260 Neoweb Section Section 506+520 35 ~20 PSI Stress at Unreinforced Control Section 30 25 20 15 10 ~10 PSI Stress at Reinforced Sections 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 Static Plate Vertical Pressure [PSI] PRS Proprietary 140 150 59 160 170 Result of 50% Reduction in Vertical Stress on Road Performance Asphalt Concrete = Base Neoloy moves up to top structural layer Subbase Conventional Unreinforced Neoloy Reinforced PRS Proprietary 61 Cross Israel Highway Benefits of Reinforcement with Neoloy-based Neoweb • Initial Capital Savings – using lower cost infill and reducing asphalt • Long Term Savings – improved service life eliminates scarification cycle (20 year design life) – Lowered initial capital costs by 5.8% ($3.25/m2) – Replacement of base layer with subbase saves 33% ($4.19/m2) – Reduced asphalt base thickness by 22.5% ($7.95/m2) – Projected 50% savings in maintenance ($15.58/m2) – Projected 21.5% of conventional life cycle costs ($18.87/m2) • Additional Savings – less construction • Project Planning Savings – suitable for different stages/designs – Reduced earthwork operations/equipment/personnel – Sustainable method reduces carbon footprint and virgin aggregate use – Reduced costs while maintaining planned road elevations (overall thickness) and required pavement layer moduli PRS Proprietary 63 Case Study – Bihar, India Jan 21, 2010 PRS Proprietary 64 NH-77 Highway Dual Carriageway, Bihar, India OBJECTIVES Reduce costs Reduce construction time Reduce asphalt layer Reduce hauling Increase service life (CBR = 6%) PRS Proprietary 66 NH-77 Highway Conventional vs Neoweb Pavement Section – NH-77 Highway Design factors: Subgrade CBR = 6%; Traffic Load = 150 MSA Conventional Section (per IRC-37) Neoweb Alternative Section (Layered Elastic Theory) 44% less PRS Proprietary 67 NH-77 Highway Neoweb Alternative Solution to Conventional Pavement (Bituminous Concrete & Dense Bituminous Macadam) (Wet Mix Macadam) Advantages – Lower initial capital costs – Base layer thickness retained to maximize savings in asphalt layer – Reduced asphalt base thickness by 44% and paving costs – Increased layer moduli and lower vertical stress – Longer-term performance and service life – reduces maintenance – Sustainable method saved virgin aggregate resources PRS Proprietary Information (Granular Sub Base) Conclusion Jan 21, 2010 PRS Proprietary 72 A New Innovation in Geocells, Geosynthetics & Road Construction Go from Niche (weak soils) to Mainstream solution for all roads & rails Base Layer Reinforcement Market Size Subbase Subgrade Soil Strength PRS Proprietary 73 PRS Neoweb Value Proposition Innovative Proven Technology that Reduces Costs • Confinement and Reinforcement for any soil infill type – • • • Saves Initial Construction Costs – Replace base layer – Reduce layer thickness Saves Long-term Life-cycle Costs – Increased traffic – Eliminates rehabilitation cycle Unique Neoloy polymer – • Independent of CBR Long-term performance Sustainable Solution – Environmental, engineering and economic benefits PRS Proprietary Information 74 PRS Qualifications Experience • 14 years of successful projects worldwide • Partner of choice for international consulting design and construction engineers Expertise • Industry leading R&D • International standards (ASTM) Reliable • Large-scale manufacturing capabilities (ISO, QC, CE) • 75-year warrantied performance Full Service and Support • Analysis, design, installation • Global logistics 75 Thank You Contact us for more information … PRS Proprietary 76 ... 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