TenCate Geosynthetics project partner in Yellow River dike monitoring
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
TenCate Geosynthetics and AGT International have signed a letter of intent for
collaboration on the installation of TenCate GeoDetect® technology in a dike
body at the Yellow River in Dayulan (Zhengzhou) in the Henan province in China.
TenCate GeoDetect® is a monitoring system based on geotextiles with interwoven
fibre optics, which registers changes in embankments and dikes. The system will
be used in the AGT Flood Early Warning System.
The AGT Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) will be employed to collect and
analyse data on dike stability and deformations in the dike and on the risk of
flooding. These will provide a basis for taking measures to prevent subsidence
or dike failure as quickly as possible. The system is also able to do a flood
prognosis and can assist decision makers in timely evacuation. It will provide
the manager with information about the condition and stability of the dike.
Open innovation
The future of TenCate Geosynthetics lies in offering solutions to geotechnical
challenges by means of open innovation. 'The collaboration of AGT International
and TenCate Geosynthetics is another great example of open innovation within our
industry', states global group director Wally Moore. 'The combination of our
geosynthetics and sensor technology with partners such as AGT International
gives us an innovative and differentiated approach to the tracing of possible
defects in and problems with dikes and the hydraulic-infrastructural segment of
our water & environmental activities.'
Water management expertise
'By bringing Dutch know-how in water management, we are uniquely positioned with
TenCate and other partners to implement this ground breaking system,' says
Pieter-Christiaan van Oranje-Nassau, head of AGT International in the
Netherlands. 'Our solution collects real-time information from new and existing
systems to generate a real-time assessment of the river conditions. Our advanced
prediction and simulation software will generate alerts and recommendations to
affected areas. Another key element for the full realization and success of the
project is our commitment to turning key project findings into shared learning
opportunities.'
Yellow River project in China
The project is being carried out by AGT International in partnership with TNO
Operations. The project will have a duration of over one year. The commissioning
authority is the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC), which is
responsible for the water management of the complete Yellow River. This river
has a length of circa 5,000 kilometres through China.
For a number of years TenCate Geosynthetics, using TenCate GeoDetect®, has been
involved in projects with intelligent dike monitoring, including the IJkdijk
project in the Netherlands. TenCate GeoDetect® has been tried and tested in
hydraulic works structures such as embankment dams, canals and levees and is
already used in the building of roads and railways and the construction of
retaining walls, bridge abutments and underground constructions worldwide.
TenCate GeoDetect® is patented and was specifically designed for geotechnical
applications.
Once the project is successfully completed, the YRCC and AGT International will
promote this solution to water and dike managers, including those in China.
Royal Ten Cate
Almelo, the Netherlands, Tuesday 20 March 2012
For further information:
Digital photos are available on request through: media(at)tencate.com
TenCate (corporate)
Frank Spaan, corporate director business development & investor relations
Telephone : +31 (0)546 544 977
E-mail : media(at)tencate.com
Internet : www.tencate.com
AGT International
David Hart, Global PR Director
Mobile : +41 (0)79 288 34 65
E-mail : dhart(at)agtinternational.com
Internet : www.agtinternational.com
TenCate Geosynthetics develops solutions and systems for transportation
infrastructure, water management & cleaning, and environmental applications,
delivered through synthetic woven, nonwoven, and knitted products. TenCate
Geosynthetics has factories in North America, Europe and Asia.
Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) is a multinational company that combines textile
technology, with chemical processes and material technology in the development
and production of functional materials with distinctive characteristics. TenCate
products are sold throughout the world.
Systems and materials from TenCate come under four areas of application: safety
& protection, space & aerospace, infrastructure and the environment, sport and
recreation. TenCate occupies leading positions in protective fabrics, composites
for space and aerospace, antiballistics, geosynthetics and synthetic turf.
TenCate is listed on NYSE Euronext (AMX).
AGT International is one of the fastest-growing public safety and security
solutions organizations in the world, with operations across the globe.
Led by a unique vision, AGT International offers innovative solutions in the
areas of critical infrastructure and border protection, urban management, cyber
security, transportation, law enforcement, and natural disaster preparedness,
helping unlock the world's potential by enabling the free flow of goods,
services, people, and ideas.
Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, AGT International employs 2,000 people
worldwide, representing more than 54 nationalities. The organization was founded
in 2007, and is managing $8 billion in projects. AGT International is led by
Founder and CEO, Mati Kochavi.
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