CASE STUDY: ARTC Project
Access Road, Willow Tree, NSW
Ecoflex Systems
Project No: EAJ315
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CASE STUDY:
ARTC Project, Willow Tree, NSW
Ecoflex Systems
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Project Background…………………………………… 03
Project Specification & Design………………………... 04
Design Drawings…………………………………….
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Engineers Certification………………………………... 07
Construction Photographs……………………………. 8-17
Company Information………………………………
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Lic No: EF-2003
AELA Approved
Product
The recycled rubber technology employed by Ecoflex has been assessed by the Australian Environmental Labeling Association and has been awarded a Good
Environmental Choice Licence by the Australian Ecolabel Program. The technology was assessed against the voluntary environmental labeling standard for
Recycled Rubber Products: AELA-Recycled Rubber 2003. Details: www.aela.org.au.
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ARTC Project, Willow Tree, NSW
Ecoflex Systems
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC) engaged SMEC Australia Pty Ltd
for the civil design of the Chilcotts Creek Access Connection Road. At Willow Tree,
NSW, Australia. The access road included two pipe culvert crossings and two
causeways. SMEC investigated the alternative construction methods available and
finally decided on Ecoflex Systems for the four structures. The structures were
designed for overtopping in 1in 100 year flood events. The designs were presented
and ARTC approved the cost effective, sustainable Design using Ecoflex Systems.
By choosing Ecoflex Systems the project saved approximately 21% for these portions
of work, saving the project just over $42,000.00.
The client had particular regards to the unique properties of the Ecoflex
Systems; namely:
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Cost – Estimated at over 20% direct cost saving which is significant
considering that the Ecoflex headwalls are not a major portion of the
overall works.
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Environmental – Using Ecoflex systems reduced significantly the GHG
emissions that concrete structures would have produced. The ease of
transition that Ecoflex systems offer for transition from head wall system
to erosion protection systems offer increased environmental erosion
safeguards.
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Time – There is no curing time requirements using Ecoflex, there was
also a requirement to maintain access for other works during construction.
The design and construction program ensured this outcome.
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Durability – Ecoflex systems are guaranteed for 50 years reflecting the
hard wearing nature of Ecoflex materials.
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Sustainability – By using Ecoflex ARTC and SMEC have demonstrated
their commitment to use recycled products and reducing the demand on
raw materials.
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ARTC Project, Willow Tree, NSW
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PROJECT SPECIFICATION & DESIGN
Project Name:
Chilcotts Creek Access Connection Road
Client::
Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC)
Ecoflex System:
E-Rosion, E Wall and E Pave
Contractor::
Ecoflex Civil Constructions Pty Ltd for MacKellar
Excavations Pty Ltd (MEX)
Project Purpose:
Construction of a 3 pipe and a 4 pipe culvert crossings and
two causeway crossings to enable reasonable all weather access.
Consulting Engineer: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd (Design)
CSG Engineering Pty Ltd (Construction Report)
The project involved construction of a complex design incorporating three Ecoflex
systems to construct the pipe culverts, incorporating 1200mm diameter plastic pipes
that were supplied by ARTC, as shown in the design drawings incorporated in this
case study. Two standard causeway crossings using Ecoflex E Pave were also
constructed to the design also included.
Key considerations included:
• Environmental
• Speed of commencement
• Speed of Construction
• Sustainability
• Durability
• Performance
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DESIGN DRAWINGS
Typical Section
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DESIGN DRAWINGS
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ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATION
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Prior to Start & Bulk and Detailed Excavation (P3)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Base Construction (P3)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Pipes Placed (P3)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Construction Process (P3)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Nearing Finished Height (P3)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Crossing P3 Completed (P3)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Base Preparation (P1)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Construction Process (P1)
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Completed Structure (P1)
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COMPANY INFORMATION
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