Special construction
Foam glass gravel from MISAPOR is suitable wherever lightness and durability are required. The mineral building material does not burn, is pest-resistant and withstands acids, alkalis and fuels.
Characteristics
Foam glass gravel is non-combustible, frost-proof and resistant to moisture and mold. In the fill, it is highly insulating, load-bearing and load-distributing. The large number of unique properties make it suitable for use in non-industry and industry-related applications.
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Green EMAS with Runway Safe
Green EMAS (Engineered Material Arresting System) is a European first at the airport.
On Zurich’s runway 28-10, Green EMAS complies with the FAA’s new safety regulations for safety areas at the end of the runway (RESA). It ensures that overshooting aircraft are slowed down in a controlled manner when landing on the limited-length runway 28-10 at Zurich Airport. MISAPOR produced a special foam glass ballast in accordance with the specifications of Runway Safe, which forms the core of this system. The properties of the MISAPOR special EMAS ballast are not comparable with those of conventional MISAPOR ballast. The more than 4,000m3 of foam glass ballast had to meet strict specifications in terms of weight, grading curve and compressive strength in order to guarantee the desired absorption effect.
Characteristics
- Low and stable weight without water absorption
- Fast water drainage thanks to excellent longitudinal and transverse drainage
- Quick and easy installation
Stone chip protection
MISAPOR for Rockfall X from Geobrugg
The A9 at the Simplon was completely renovated. This included the comprehensive renovation of the galleries with their protection against natural hazards such as rockfall and avalanches. The new standard for the requirements for the structures regarding the impact energy to be absorbed is decisive here. Originally dimensioned at 300-500 kJ, the standards have become much stricter. Today, impact energies of up to 1,900 kJ must be absorbed after renovation.
For the first time, an even lighter and more damping-active MISAPOR was used in the Simplon gallery in Gabi: MISAPOR Greenlight. This improved the performance of the 2290 installed damping modules in two ways: MISAPOR Greenlight relieves the damping modules with 30% less weight and at the same time offers an improvement in the system’s “crumple zone” thanks to a longer absorption path. In the event of a rockfall, the forces are therefore absorbed even better and the structure is optimally protected. MISAPOR Greenlight has a specific weight of just 115 kg/m3 and is also used profitably in conventional lightweight fillings. We would be happy to present the new possibilities of this innovative product to you personally.
Characteristics
- High absorption of impact energy
- Consistently relieves pressure on underlying structures
- Quick and easy installation
- Greenable
- Uncomplicated maintenance
- Good drainage
Slope stabilization
MISAPOR’s system solution replaces and far surpasses conventional drainage systems in terms of performance and handling.
Drain-Bags are not only lightweight, pressure-resistant and frost-proof, but also resistant to insect and rodent damage. The system replaces the need for a bank, drainage gravel and drainage pipes, is quicker to install, efficient to operate and even cheaper. And if necessary, it is compatible with pipes.
Characteristics
- Superior absorption capacity and seepage performance
- Flexible even on uneven surfaces (no pipe breakage possible)
- No blockages due to fine particles
- Rot-proof and maintenance-free
- Ecologically sound
Sound insulation
Misapor has made a name for itself primarily with thermal insulation. But the environmentally friendly material also provides perfect sound insulation. On the Zurich-Basel railroad line in Frick, the all-rounder in front of a residential building absorbs the noise of passing trains and also cuts a fine figure as a tidy stone wall. With a height of just 120 cm and a width of 80 cm, the insulation is around 40 dB.
As is almost always the case with MISAPOR, the construction was quite simple. First, a standard concrete foundation was created for the steel mesh baskets. The anchored baskets were then filled in layers with MISAPOR Standard 10/75. The core was filled with cement mortar for additional stabilization and sound insulation.
Characteristics
- Large walls with low weight
- Large absorption surface
- Maintenance-free
Canal and pipeline construction
Lay frost-proof pipes and save on excavation thanks to thermal insulation? Avoid heat loss in district heating pipes. MISAPOR has developed a simple system for this purpose.
Even a small covering of foam glass gravel is sufficient to protect pipes reliably against frost. With appropriate dimensioning, heat losses can be minimized so massively that even coated pipes can be dispensed with. MISAPOR also protects the pipes against rodent damage.
Characteristics
- Thermally insulating and frost-proof
- Regardless of the frost depth
- Quick and easy installation
- Protects cables from rodents
Cement-bound fill
In its cement-bound application, MISAPOR foam glass gravel optimally fulfills the requirements for the construction of traffic areas. The difference to conventional building materials is particularly noticeable where the static load-bearing capacity and relief of ceiling surfaces are crucial and at the same time the live and traffic loads are restricted.
Characteristics
- Low bulk density of 160 – 190 kg/m3
- Very good static load-bearing capacity at the same time
- 350 to 550 kg/m3 in the compacted state (cement-bound version)
- Significantly lighter than comparable drainage concrete at approx. 1,800 to 2,000 kg/m3
