DRAINAGE CHANNELS: MEA SOLUTIONS AT A GLANCE
MEA WATER MANAGEMENT: Leading the Way in Sustainable Rainwater Solutions
MEA Water Management is among the world’s leading experts in rainwater management, offering comprehensive solutions for point and linear drainage, rainwater infiltration, and treatment. With a broad product range, MEA facilitates the development of sustainable drainage solutions across various environments, including urban centers, industrial zones, and transport sectors. Effective rainwater management is essential for minimizing flood risks, protecting infrastructure, and ensuring dependable water supplies in both urban and rural settings.
Precise Design and Installation for Maximum Efficiency and Durability
Successful rainwater management relies on careful planning that addresses the unique requirements of each project. Adhering to installation guidelines is essential to achieve optimal system functionality and long-lasting performance. Accurate hydraulic calculations help ensure that drainage systems operate effectively, even during heavy rainfall. Digital planning tools, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), are instrumental in this process, providing detailed representations of the systems and their interactions with existing structures.
Materials and Their Distinct Benefits for Drainage
MEA utilizes high-quality materials such as GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic), polymer concrete, concrete, and steel in its drainage solutions, each providing distinct benefits:
- GRP (Glass-Fibre Reinforced Plastic): Known for its outstanding corrosion resistance, lightweight design, and durability, GRP is ideal for corrosion-prone areas. The GRP-based MEARIN PLUS and MEARIN EXPERT systems are robust, long-lasting, and easy to handle.
- Polymer Concrete: This durable material combines high load-bearing strength with excellent chemical resistance. The polymer concrete MEADRAIN S range is perfect for high-traffic areas such as parking lots, logistics zones, and urban developments, covering load classes from A15 to E600.
- Concrete: Renowned for its exceptional stability, concrete is the preferred choice for high-traffic and industrial areas where long-term durability and strength are crucial.
Versatile Drainage Systems for Various Applications
The MEARIN PLUS and MEARIN EXPERT systems made from GRP, along with the MEADRAIN S range of polymer concrete, offer versatile solutions suitable for a wide range of applications, spanning load classes A15 to E600. These systems are ideal for landscaping, urban areas, car parks, logistics zones, and other high-traffic environments, providing flexibility and durability for projects that require long-lasting performance and resilience.
Highly Specialised Drainage Systems for Specific Applications
MEA offers advanced drainage solutions tailored to specific applications, each providing efficiency and durability:
- Road and Motorway Drainage: Systems like MEAKERB, MEACRET LINE, MEADRAIN EN/ENS, and MEADRAIN DM are specifically designed for high-traffic roads and motorways. These systems are built to withstand heavy traffic loads, ensuring quick and reliable rainwater drainage.
- Vandal-Resistant, Accessible Designs for Urban Areas: MEADRAIN DM CITY provides vandal-resistant, accessible drainage solutions ideal for public spaces and city centers, where robust and aesthetically pleasing options are crucial.
- Bridge Drainage: The MEAKERB BRIDGE system is specially designed for bridges, capable of handling the substantial loads encountered there, while ensuring safe and reliable water drainage.
- Rainwater Infiltration: The MEASTORM system allows for controlled rainwater infiltration, supporting groundwater replenishment, easing the load on sewer systems, and enhancing the natural water cycle.
- Terrace and Facade Drainage: MEATEC II is designed for precise drainage of terraces and facades, protecting building surfaces from moisture damage.
- Drainage for Race Tracks, Trams, and Rail Systems: For demanding drainage needs, MEA offers MEADRAIN EN and MEADRAIN ENS high-performance channels, specifically designed for race tracks and rail traffic. These systems are robust and reliable, ensuring effective drainage under heavy traffic and dynamic conditions.
- Port and Terminal Drainage: MEADRAIN EN and ENS channels are also well-suited for port facilities and container terminals, offering the high load-bearing capacity and durability required in busy port environments.
The Importance of Sustainable Rainwater Treatment and Groundwater Protection
Groundwater protection and sustainable rainwater treatment are essential aspects of modern drainage. The MEACLEAN PRO system is designed to filter contaminants from rainwater, capturing pollutants from road runoff. This system plays a crucial role in groundwater protection by removing pollutants from sealed surfaces before the water is released into the sewer system or directly into the groundwater.
In addition, the MEACLEAN TREE system provides an innovative solution for sustainable irrigation of urban trees. By channeling rainwater directly to tree roots, this system ensures optimal water supply for trees in densely populated urban areas, thereby enhancing the overall urban environment.
MEA Water Management offers a comprehensive range of sustainable and high-performance drainage solutions to meet various requirements. With innovative systems such as MEACLEAN PRO for groundwater protection, MEACLEAN TREE for urban tree care, and high-performance channels like MEADRAIN EN and ENS for demanding applications in rail transport and port facilities, MEA sets the benchmark in modern rainwater management. Utilizing advanced materials such as GRP, polymer concrete, concrete, and steel, along with precise planning tools like hydraulic calculations and BIM models, MEA’s solutions are perfectly suited to the challenges of drainage in both urban and industrial environments, making a meaningful contribution to the protection of people and the environment.