Hydraulic engineering

Hydraulic structures like dams and irrigation canals are long lasting expensive structures, which are getting more and more important due to problems with water supply around the world. Geosynthetics and especially PVC geocomposites are well known material used as water barriers in canals and dams. The chosen product should have special qualities to cope with the unique need for durability in exposed conditions during the long life of the structure. Such applications should have a customized design based on the project conditions. There are many older hydraulic structures which need to be rehabilitated. Again properly selected geomembranes are ideal solutions for such problems in concrete and backfilled dams. Also old canal structures can be rehabilitated by using long lasting geomembranes to maintain hydraulic capacity and durability after aged, concrete linings start to leak. Windavar has the capacity to design and install geosynthetic sealing systems in hydraulic structures for both under construction and already built types.