Year: 2014

Location: Mons, Belgium

Country: Belgium

Owner Builder: United States Army

Contractor: Besix

Designer: United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Problem / Solution

Expanded clay capacity to store water in between and inside the grains makes it a perfect infiltration or retention material.

Experience

Expanded clay granules were delivered by silo trucks making the placement fast and efficient.

Why expanded clay?

Expanded clay was chosen thanks to its specific drainage characteristics, it’s easy placement and its economic advantages in comparison with other materials.