Drainage boxes and cells are key components in underground systems designed to capture, retain, and convey groundwater, preventing accumulation and related issues.
Unlike conventional drainage systems (such as gravel French drains with perforated pipes), they feature up to 97% void space, significantly improving water management efficiency.
Advantages / Benefits
Efficient water capture and reuse: Enables rainwater storage for subsequent use in sustainable water management systems.
Improved landscape integration: Contributes to visual integration by enhancing the aesthetics of the intervened area.
Versatile and easy-to-install design: Simple and flexible structure allows rapid installation in diverse environments.
High load-bearing capacity with modular solutions: Lightweight modular units designed to withstand high loads, including heavy vehicular traffic.
Cost-effective solution: Represents a more economical alternative compared to conventional drainage systems.
Optimized installation with light equipment: Allows the use of light machinery, facilitating installation even in restricted-access areas.
Lower environmental impact: Manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene, contributing to reduced environmental footprint.
Applications
Rainwater detection and retention
Transverse and longitudinal drainage systems
Application sectors
Mining
Road infrastructure
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Agriculture
Urban development
Sanitation
Mining
Road infrastructure
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Agriculture
Urban development
Sanitation
Mining
Road infrastructure
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Agriculture
Urban development
Sanitation
Application sectors
Cuencas Ciegas, Piura, Peru
Subdrainage System – Universidad Intercultural Juan Santos Atahualpa
Cuencas Ciegas, Piura, Peru
Subdrainage System – Universidad Intercultural Juan Santos Atahualpa
Cuencas Ciegas, Piura, Peru
In urban areas of Piura with high vulnerability to pluvial flooding, a storage system with a regulation capacity between 1,200 and 3,000 m³ was implemented to mitigate flood risks during intense rainfall events.
As part of the system, drainage boxes encapsulated with 400 g/m² geotextile, a 1.5 mm HDPE geomembrane, and a second geotextile layer of the same weight were installed, fulfilling protection and waterproofing functions.
Additionally, prefabricated GRP sedimentation units and pumping chambers were incorporated, optimizing system operability and facilitating on-site connections with greater technical and construction efficiency.
Subdrainage System – Universidad Intercultural Juan Santos Atahualpa
In 2023, a subdrainage system was implemented at the Universidad Intercultural Juan Santos Atahualpa, replacing traditional French drains with a more efficient solution.
A total of 800 linear meters of drainage boxes were installed, optimizing the capture and conveyance of infiltrated water in critical site areas. The implemented system achieved a hydraulic handling capacity of 200 cubic meters, significantly improving subsurface drainage performance.
This solution not only increased water control efficiency but also reduced maintenance costs compared to conventional methods, contributing to greater system sustainability.
Cuencas Ciegas, Piura, Peru
In urban areas of Piura with high vulnerability to pluvial flooding, a storage system with a regulation capacity between 1,200 and 3,000 m³ was implemented to mitigate flood risks during intense rainfall events.
As part of the system, drainage boxes encapsulated with 400 g/m² geotextile, a 1.5 mm HDPE geomembrane, and a second geotextile layer of the same weight were installed, fulfilling protection and waterproofing functions.
Additionally, prefabricated GRP sedimentation units and pumping chambers were incorporated, optimizing system operability and facilitating on-site connections with greater technical and construction efficiency.
Subdrainage System – Universidad Intercultural Juan Santos Atahualpa
In 2023, a subdrainage system was implemented at the Universidad Intercultural Juan Santos Atahualpa, replacing traditional French drains with a more efficient solution.
A total of 800 linear meters of drainage boxes were installed, optimizing the capture and conveyance of infiltrated water in critical site areas. The implemented system achieved a hydraulic handling capacity of 200 cubic meters, significantly improving subsurface drainage performance.
This solution not only increased water control efficiency but also reduced maintenance costs compared to conventional methods, contributing to greater system sustainability.
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