GEOCELLS

PRODUCT DATA

FOR MORE INFORMATION Geocells are engineered for protection and stabilization
Information on the geocell specification applications. They are often used to help improve the
charts has been provided for comparative
purposes only. Designers should contact performance of standard construction materials and
manufacturers for additional details and to
discuss site-specific considerations. erosion-control treatments.
Information on the use and specification of
gecoells is also available from the Geosynthetic
Materials Association (GMA).

GMA
G eocell products are three-dimensional, expandable panels made from
high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyester, or another polymer material.
When expanded during installation, the interconnected strips form the walls of a
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tural and functional behavior of soils and aggregate infill materials.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Development
All information included in this Specifier’s Guide
was compiled from information submitted Geocell products were developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The
by firms in the geosynthetics industry. primary geocell applications include:
Specifications were submitted voluntarily
and their accuracy is the responsibility of the
• protection and stabilization of steep slope surfaces
manufacturer. The appearance of a listing • protective linings of channels and hydraulic structures
in this directory is not an endorsement of
• static and dynamic load support on weak subgrade soils
the company or product by Geosynthetics
magazine or the Industrial Fabrics Association • multi-layered earth-retaining and water-retaining gravity structures
International (IFAI). The Specifier’s Guide is Infill selection is primarily governed by the nature and intensity of antici-
intended as a guide, and Geosynthetics and IFAI
encourage readers to contact the companies pated working stresses, the availability and cost of candidate materials, and in
listed for further information. some instances the aesthetic requirements for a fully vegetated appearance.
Basic geocell infill types are aggregates, vegetated topsoil, and concrete.

The numbers
Companies that submitted product data chart lines were asked to provide
data determined through industry-accepted testing methods. Companies
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 GEOCELLS

Peel Strength kN (lb)

Dimensional Properties

Minimum Cell Seam

Applications [7]
Manufacturer’s
Cell (expanded) Geocell Section
Product Name

Polymer Type

Suggested
Area cm2

Width m
mm (in)

mm (in)
Length

Length
Depth

m (ft)
Color

(in2)

(ft)
Fiberweb Geosynthetics l www.fiberweb.com/geosynthetics/
Typar Geocells DT1 PP Tan 2918.6 (452.4) 500 (20) 609.6 (24) 4.9 (16.2) 0.61 (2.0) 2 (400) All

Typar Geocells DC2 PP Tan 2918.6 (452.4) 500 (20) 609.6 (24) 5.0 (16.4) 1.37 (4.5) 2 (400) All

Typar Geocells DC3 PP Tan 2918.6 (452.4) 500 (20) 609.6 (24) 5.0 (16.4) 1.6 (5.3) 2 (400) All

Typar Geocells DC4 PP Tan 2918.6 (452.4) 500 (20) 609.6 (24) 5.0 (16.4) 2.2 (7.3) 2 (400) All

Typar Geocells GS E250 PP-PE Dark Grey 795 (123) 150 (6) 300 (11.81) 5.0 (16.4) 7.0 (23) 10 (2248) All

Typar Geocells GS E350 PP-PE Dark Grey 1503 (233) 150 (6) 414 (16.30) 5.0 (16.4) 7.0 (23) 10 (2248) All

Geo Products LLC dba Envirogrid l www.geoproducts.org

EGA20 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 200 (8) 224 (8.8) 6.52 (21.4) 2.56 (8.4) 2.84 (640) All

EGA20 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 150 (6) 224 (8.8) 6.52 (21.4) 2.56 (8.4) 2.13 (480) All

EGA20 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 100 (4) 224 (8.8) 6.52 (21.4) 2.56 (8.4) 1.42 (320) All

EGA20 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 75 (3) 224 (8.8) 6.52 (21.4) 2.56 (8.4) 1.065 (240) All

EGA30 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 200 (8) 287 (11.3) 8.35 (27.4) 2.56 (8.4) 2.84 (640) All

EGA30 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 150 (6) 287 (11.3) 8.35 (27.4) 2.56 (8.4) 2.13 (480) All

EGA30 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 100 (4) 287 (11.3) 8.35 (27.4) 2.56 (8.4) 1.42 (320) All

EGA30 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 75 (3) 287 (11.3) 8.35 (27.4) 2.56 (8.4) 1.065 (240) All

EGA40 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187) 200 (8) 475 (18.7) 13.72 (45) 2.56 (8.4) 2.84 (640) All

EGA40 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187) 150 (6) 475 (18.7) 13.72 (45) 2.56 (8.4) 2.13 (480) All

EGA40 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187) 100 (4) 475 (18.7) 13.72 (45) 2.56 (8.4) 1.42 (320) All

EGA40 [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187) 75 (3) 475 (18.7) 13.72 (45) 2.56 (8.4) 1.065 (240) All

EnviroGrid Paver HDPE black, green, tan or special 92.9 (14.4) 50 (2.0) 127 (5) 3.68 (12.08) 1.46 (4.8) 710 (160) All

EnviroGrid Paver HDPE black, green, tan or special 92.9 (14.4) 75 (3.0) 127 (5) 3.68 (12.08) 1.46 (4.8) 1065 (240) All

EnviroGrid Paver HDPE black, green, tan or special 92.9 (14.4) 100 (4.0) 127 (5) 3.68 (12.08) 1.46 (4.8) 1420 (320) All

EnviroGrid Paver HDPE black, green, tan or special 92.9 (14.4) 125 (5.0) 127 (5) 3.68 (12.08) 1.46 (4.8) 1775 (400) All

Huikwang Corp. l www.huitex.com

0.5 (112) 0.75 (168)
480 (74.5) 1920 (298)
Huitex GC,GT [2] HDPE black 50 (2) 75 (3) 100 (4) 204 (8) 408 (16) 6.1 (20) 12.2 (40) 2.44 (8) 1.0 (225) 1.5 (337) SP, CP, ER, LS, EC, ST.
150 (6) 200 (8)
2.0 (450)

[1] Per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Technical Report [3] Manufacturing Process ISO 9002 certified [7] CP = Channel protection LS = Load support
GL-86-19; Appendix A specifies 2000 N (450 lbf) for [4] Five sections available covering full range of lengths CL = Channel lining RW = Retaining walls
200 mm (8 in) depth. [5] Quality system ISO 9001:2000 certified EC = Erosion control SP = Slope protection
[2] Perforated or non-perforated [6] Standard and big cell available on request ER = Earth retention ST = Stabilization

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 GEOCELLS

Peel Strength kN (lb)

Dimensional Properties

Minimum Cell Seam

Applications [7]
Manufacturer’s
Cell (expanded) Geocell Section
Product Name

Polymer Type

Suggested
Area cm2

Width m
mm (in)

mm (in)
Length

Length
Depth

m (ft)
Color

(in2)

(ft)
Presto Products Co. - Geosystems l www.prestogeo.com
224 (8.8) 3.7-8.3 [4] 2.6 (8.5)
Geoweb GW20V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 75 (3) 1.06 (240) SP, CP
nominal ± 10% (12-27) nominal ± 10%

224 (8.8) 3.7-8.3 [4] 2.6 (8.5)

Geoweb GW20V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 100 (4) 1.42 (320) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (12-27) nominal ± 10%

224 (8.8) 3.7-8.3 [4] 2.6 (8.5)

Geoweb GW20V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 150 (6) 2.13 (480) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (12-27) nominal ± 10%

224 (8.8) 3.7-8.3 [4] 2.6 (8.5)

Geoweb GW20V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 200 (8) 2.84 (640) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (12-27) nominal ± 10%
224 (8.8) 2.6 (8.5) 1.06 (240) - 1.84 (640)
G3-Cell G3V20 [2] recycled HDPE black 289 (44.8) 100 (4), 150 (6), 200 (8) 5.9-7.1 (19.4-23.3) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% nominal ± 10% [Ave]
287 (11.3) 4.7-10.7 [4] 2.6 (8.4)
Geoweb GW30V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 75 (3) 1.06 (240) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (15-35) nominal ± 10%
287 (11.3) 4.7-10.7 [4] 2.6 (8.4)
Geoweb GW30V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 100 (4) 1.42 (320) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (15-35) nominal ± 10%
287 (11.3) 4.7-10.7 [4] 2.6 (8.4)
Geoweb GW30V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 150 (6) 2.13 (480) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (15-35) nominal ± 10%
287 (11.3) 4.7-10.7 [4] 2.6 (8.4)
Geoweb GW30V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 200 (8) 2.84 (640) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% (15-35) nominal ± 10%

287 (11.3) 2.6 (8.4) 1.06 (240) - 1.84 (640)

G3-Cell G3V30 [2] recycled HDPE black 460 (71.3) 100 (4), 150 (6) 4.7-10.7 (15.4-35.1) SP, CP, LS
nominal ± 10% nominal ± 10% [Ave]

267 (10.5) 2.6 (8.4)

Geoweb GW30V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 150 (6) 4.7-10.7 (15.4-35.1) 2.13 (480) ER
nominal ± 10% nominal ± 10%

475 (18.7) 7.7-17.8 [4] 2.5 (8.3)

Geoweb GW40V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187.0) 75 (3) 1.06 (240) SP, CP
nominal ± 10% (25-58) nominal ± 10%

475 (18.7) 7.7-17.8 [4] 2.5 (8.3)

Geoweb GW40V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187.0) 100 (4) 1.42 (320) SP, CP
nominal ± 10% (25-58) nominal ± 10%

475 (18.7) 7.7-17.8 [4] 2.5 (8.3)

Geoweb GW40V [2] HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187.0) 150 (6) 2.13 (480) SP, CP
nominal ± 10% (25-58) nominal ± 10%

475 (18.7) 2.5 (8.3) 1.06 (240) - 1.84 (640)

G3-Cell G3V40 [2] recycled HDPE black 1206 (187.0) 75 (3), 100 (4) 7.7-17.8 (25.4-58.2) SP, CP
nominal ± 10% nominal ± 10% [Ave]

Strata Systems Inc. dba StrataWeb l www.geogrid.com

75 (3), 100 (4), 150 (6), 1.065 (240), 1.42 (320),
SCC20 HDPE black, green, tan or special 289 (44.8) 224 (8.8) 6.52 (21.4) 2.56 (8.4) All
200 (8) 2.13 (480), 2.84 (640)

75 (3), 100 (4), 150 (6), 1.065 (240), 1.42 (320),

SCC30 HDPE black, green, tan or special 460 (71.3) 287 (11.3) 8.35 (27.4) 2.56 (8.4) All
200 (8) 2.13 (480), 2.84 (640)

75 (3), 100 (4), 150 (6), 1.065 (240), 1.42 (320),

SCC40 HDPE black, green, tan or special 1206 (187) 475 (18.7) 13.72 (45) 2.56 (8.4) All
200 (8) 2.13 (480), 2.84 (640)

[1] Per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Technical Report [3] Manufacturing Process ISO 9002 certified [7] CP = Channel protection LS = Load support
GL-86-19; Appendix A specifies 2000 N (450 lbf) for [4] Five sections available covering full range of lengths CL = Channel lining RW = Retaining walls
200 mm (8 in) depth. [5] Quality system ISO 9001:2000 certified EC = Erosion control SP = Slope protection
[2] Perforated or non-perforated [6] Standard and big cell available on request ER = Earth retention ST = Stabilization

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