Eurobent ® Geosynthetic Clay Liners

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

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What is EUROBENT mat ?

EUROBENT is a geosynthetic clay liner produced by sandwiching a layer of bentonite, a clay

mineral which expands when wet between two or more layers of geotextiles.
Bentonite absorbs water from the surrounding soil, its expansion is impeded by layer pressure
from the geotextile membranes creating an impermeable lining material able to be used as a
containment barrier.
EUROBENT replaces the need to use all traditional mineral sealants, it offers better sealing
performance, it is more cost-effective and eco-friendly, these are the reasons that you should
choose the EUROBENT solution.

What is EUROBENT C mat ?

Eurobent C is a remarkable, safe and natural alternative that can be used for the conventional
sealing of waterproof buildings.
Eurobent C is a highly effective bentonite waterproofing mat. It is a composite of 3 materials,
bentonite,woven and non-woven polypropylene geotextiles. The integrity of these
components is ensured due to a patented needling process. A polymer membrane can also be
laminated to the non-woven surface.

What is EUROBENT CS mat ?

EUROBENT CS is an isolating non-permeable product which is constructed using two

component parts:
1. The Geosynthetic barrier: PE,PP,PVC - this permanently protects the product against
waterpenetration and leaching of toxic substances.
2. The Geosynthetic Clay Liner(GCL) - the excellent absorption properties of bentonite
rendersthe GCL impermeable.
The self-sealing properties of the bentonite layer secures the integrity of the product in the
event of damage to the geosynthetic layers.
This distinguishes EUROBENT CS from other products that also use bentonite as a main
component.

Table of Contents

1. General information.......................................................................................4

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2. Horizontal setting...........................................................................................5

2.1. Pile caps and foundation board ribs............................................................5

2.2. Lift pits........................................................................................................5

2.3. Installation penetrations through the boards...............................................6

2.4. Passage of the horizontal insulation onto the vertical surfaces...................6

2.5. Removal of mat damage..............................................................................7

3. Vertical setting...............................................................................................8

3.1. Surface preparation......................................................................................8

3.2. Installation...................................................................................................8

3.3. Installation penetrations through walls........................................................9

3.4. Finishing at the ground surface.................................................................10

3.5. Structure coverage.....................................................................................10

3.6. Masonry walls...........................................................................................10

4. Mat installation on fixed excavation cover developments...........................10

4.1. Berliner walls............................................................................................11

4.2. Steel sheet pile walls.................................................................................12

4.3. Drilled pile walls.......................................................................................12

4.4. Variant with plywood planking.................................................................12

4.5. Installation of the mat on foundation wall formworks..............................12

5. Tunnels and slab roofs covered with soil.....................................................13

6. Additional information.................................................................................14

Fig. 1. Construction joint in concrete works of the foundation

board – on layer of stabilised soil ground.

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1. General information

EUROBENT is a mat consisting of three elements (geo-

textile, geo-fabric and a layer of granulated bentonite)
bound by stitching. Due to the used materials and as a result
of the applied production technology, EUROBENT has a very
good sealing and mechanic parameters. The bentonite, as a
result of strong stitching, is so pressed between the
geosynthetic materials that, upon installation of the mat, it
cannot swell freely. This is why the wet mat, lying, for
instance, in an excavation, can increase its thickness only
slightly. Apart from that, in case of mat damage during
works or upon their completion, due to the possibility of
further bentonite swelling, the damaged spots are closed
and sealed automatically. Another feature resulting from
the applied technology and materials is the lack of
dislocation of bentonite inside the mat. Furthermore, the
bentonite cannot be flushed out. A well measurable effect of
the above properties is the possibility to use the mat
regardless of atmospheric conditions. Due to the use of geo- Fig. 2. Construction joint in concrete works of the foundation
textiles, the material has great breaking strength and is board - on layer of thickened concrete pad.
resistant to significant deformation. EUROBENT additionally
designated with letters CS is laminated with PE foil on one
side.

EUROBENT (also CS) is designed to be used under reinforced

concrete slabs, at least 10 cm thick - in the case of its
installation directly on thickened soil ground. If lean
concrete is used as a substrate, thickness of the pressing
reinforced concrete slab must be at least 15 cm. The mat is
an insulation against water. It can be used as a moisture
protection. EUROBENT/EUROBENT CS is used for erection
of new buildings and in repair works.
The order of works is as follows: prior to setting EUROBENT,
it is necessary to prepare the ground in a proper manner. In
advance, lift pits, wells, chambers, board ribs and pile heads
are also insulated, leading out EUROBENT overlaps from
these elements for the purpose of continuous, uninterrupted
insulation belt. During works, the desired size of the overlap Fig. 3. Diagram presenting setting the mat under the
must be observed at the penetrations under the expansion foundation board.
joints, technological joints and continuous joints of the 2. Horizontal setting
horizontal and vertical insulation.
Under continuous footings or foundation board, EUROBENT
EUROBENT is installed with its darker side from the side of (EUROBENT CS) must be set on properly prepared ground
the insulated element (e.g. in the case of insulation under a (fig. 1, 2). The adjacent belts must be set in overlaps, min. 10
slab, with its darker side upwards). EUROBENT CS is laid cm. The overlaps of the ends of the belts must be shifted
with the foil from the pressing water side, e.g. in the case of against each other by at least 30 cm (fig. 3). In order to
foundation insulation - with foil from the ground side. provide protection against drawing apart or contamination
The ground for EUROBENT (also CS) can be concrete of the overlaps, it is recommended to nail the mat to the
substrate, stabilised soil ground, thickened soil or layer of ground along with overlaps with nails and washers during
thickened aggregate. The ground soil of aggregate layer must reinforcement and concrete works. The span between the
be levelled and thickened. In the case of thickened aggregate nails must be 40 cm.
grounds, aggregate with variable continuous granulation and If the board is made in stages, EUROBENT from the previous
maximal grain size below 18 mm must be used. The ground stage must extend at least 30 cm over the edge of the already
can be moist and even wet. No offsets exceeding 5 mm are set board. This will allow to make the overlap and provide
allowed. Unevenness is levelled by means of cement mortar proper connection with the insulation under the next board
or bentonite putty. In case of soil grounds, it is also possible section. In the case of installation of EUROBENT CS, the mat
to use sand. is set similarly, however the foil is unstuck from the mat

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within the overlap area. The overlap must have the foil-foil /
mat-mat form (layers from the bottom). Upon consultation
with the Manufacturer or Distributor, it is admissible to
make overlaps, as in the case of mat without the foil
(EUROBENT), i.e. without unsticking the foil from the mat.

In the case of penetration under an expansion joint, proceed

as follows: it is recommended to set an additional mat belt,
at least 80 cm wide (40 cm on both sides of the expansion
joint), along the expansion joint (fig. 4). The mat providing
basic insulation must be led outside the already made
element, extending for at least 60 cm.
EUROBENT (EUROBENT CS) does not provide sealing of the
expansion joint breaks.
All construction joints in concrete works must be provided
with the EUROSTRIP tape.

2.1. Pile caps and foundation board ribs

EUROBENT (EUROBENT CS) should not be set directly on Fig. 4. Installation of the mat under the expansion joint of the
the piles. It must be properly cut in order to adjust it to the foundation board - sealed with the external expansion joint
pile shape (fig. 5). Having set EUROBENT, the place of its tape.
contact with the pile must be covered with abundance of
bentonite putty. A ring must be made from the putty around
the pile, with triangular section, the legs of which must be at
least 5 cm long. On top of the pile, around the protruding
reinforcement, set a continuous belt of the EUROSTRIP tape.
In the case of ribbed foundation boards, the entire rib must
be covered with EUROBENT. This is made by lining the
interior of the rib planking with EUROBENT prior to
placement of reinforcement (fig. 6). At least 30 cm of excess
EUROBENT material must be led out, allowing for further
connection to the basic board insulation.

2.2. Lift pits

The lift pits and other types of deepest set building elements
Fig. 5 Detail of pile cap insulation.
must be carefully covered with EUROBENT from the soil
side, providing continuity of insulation and uninterrupted
binding to the basic horizontal insulation (fig. 7). In the cases
where the walls of the lift pit excavation are sufficiently
stable,

Fig. 6. Foundation board rib insulation.

EUROBENT can be set directly on the soil. Whereas, when
the walls chip off or can chip off, they must be planked and
EUROBENT must be set on the resulting retaining wall. A
masonry wall or properly set concrete elements can also be
used as a ground. EUROBENT can also be fitted to the

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internal surface of the external wall formwork. In all cases,
the mat must be led out onto the horizontal surface for the
purpose of proper continuity of the basic board insulation.
The width of the excess must be at least 30 cm.

EUROSTRIP tapes must be installed in all construction joints

of the concrete works. In the case of water pressing, in
addition to the EUROSTRIP tape, external polymer sealing
tapes or injection hoses are often used. If the insulation
route goes through vertical corners (inner and outer), the
material must be set in such a manner that the vertical edge
of the belt is located at the distance of at least 30 cm from
the corner.

2.3. Installation penetrations through the boards

During installation of EUROBENT (EUROBENT CS), the shape

of the penetrating duct must be cut out in it, and having set
it, the place of contact on the entire circumference of the
pipe or duct must be covered with bentonite putty (fig. 8).
The putty must protrude over the duct and EUROBENT by
ca. 4 cm. In order to secure this sealing, it is recommended to
set an additional mat patch, size 80 x 80 cm (the size regards
pipes with diameter up to 400 mm). An opening must be cut
in the patch, corresponding to the shape of the penetrating
duct. Putty must be placed on the edges of the patch,
between the proper insulation and the patch. It is
recommended to nail the patch or cover it with putty.
In the spots where the board is penetrate by a group of ducts
near each other, cutting openings for each of them might
prove impractical (fig. 9). It is then more beneficial to adjust
the cut to the external circumference of the duct group and
cover the space between them with a layer of bentonite
granulate, at least 1 cm thick. All this must be finished with a
thick layer of bentonite putty. In order to provide additional
sealing, it is recommended to wrap the installation ducts
with swelling bentonite EUROSTRIP tape.

2.4. Passage of the horizontal insulation onto

thevertical surfaces

When the horizontally installed EUROBENT reaches the

external periphery of the board, it must be flanged onto its
formwork (fig. 10, 11, 12). Next, it must be cut, leaving at
least 30 cm of spare material. After boarding, the left excess
will be used for the purpose of continuous connection with
vertical insulation. The width of such an overlap should not
be less than 10 cm. It is also admissible to cut the
EUROBENT led out to the vertical surface below the upper
edge of the board. In such a situation, in order to make the
insulation continuous, the set vertical insulation of the walls
must overlap the previously made insulation, forming an at
least 30 cm thick overlap.

If the horizontal insulation flanged onto the formwork is

damaged, or the insulation in the bottom corner of the board

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is damaged, proceed as follows: make a groove in the
ground, along the board edge, and fill it with bentonite
granulate. The groove size must be at least 10 x 10 cm (fig.
14). The bottom edge of the set vertical insulation from
EUROBENT must be set in the prepared groove filled with
the bentonite granulate.

In the corners EUROBENT must fully adhere to the ground

and surface of the formworks. It cannot be stretched or
protrude. In the inner and outer corners, the mat should be
properly cut in order to adjust it to the corner shape. The
cutting spots must be abundantly covered with bentonite
putty. If possible, set patches in these spots, nailing them or
covering them with putty. The size of the patch must be
sufficient to extend over the cut by at least 20 cm in each
Fig. 7. Insulation of the lift pit or board trim. direction.
If the mat is not flanged onto the board formwork, it can be
led out horizontally under the formwork, leaving at least 30
cm of spare material. In this case, special attention must be
given to security of the mat against damage. The mat is then
fixed to the vertical surface according to the instructions
provided in the section regarding insulation on vertical
surfaces.
The mat is fitted to the formworks by means of a wire or
nailing. After boarding of the fixing spot, apply putty and, if
needed, fit patches.
In the connection spots of the board and wall, along the
entire circumference, install the EUROSTRIP bentonite tape.
It is admissible to use additional external sealing tape (fig.
14, 15, 16).

In the case of use of retaining walls, such as Berliner walls,

sheet pile walls or pile walls, providing also planking of the
structure, EUROBENT set horizontally must be led out
Fig. 8. Sealing of the installation pipe penetration through upwards onto the wall, with at least 30 cm over the upper
the foundation board. surface of the board (fig. 17). It is essential to leave 30 cm of
spare EUROBENT as there will be no access to the external
edge of the board after it is covered with concrete. Another
method, e.g. in the case of steel sheet pile walls, is to cut the
EUROBENT set horizontally evenly with the corrugated wall
surface (fig. 18). Then, in the spot of contact of EUROBENT
and the wall, a triangular 4x4 cm plaster cove is made of
granulate or bentonite putty. In the end, vertical belts of
EUROBENT, properly cut on the bottom side, are fixed to the
wall, with 30 cm overlap joints with the horizontally set
EUROBENT.

2.5. Removal of mat damage

In order to remove the EUROBENT (EUROBENT CS) mat

damage occurring during its setting, reinforcement and
concrete works, etc. (e.g. tears, cuts of the mat in its corners,
fitting spots and penetration of the formwork joining
elements), the following activities must be performed: clean
the damage spots and apply the bentonite putty. Then, place
the patches fixing them by means of putty or nailing. The
Fig. 9. Sealing of the duct group penetration through the patch size must be selected in such a manner that it
foundation board.
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protrudes over the damage spot by at least 20 cm in each moisture protection. EUROBENT CS is used for erection of
direction. new buildings and in repair works. In the first case, the mat
is set in traditional manner on the already prepared
structure. It is fixed by nailing to the wall. The other method
consists in fixing the mat to the surface of the external
formwork of the foundation wall or fixed excavation cover
development as well as coverage in concrete together with
the wall. In such a case, the mat is bound with the structure
element covered with concrete.
EUROBENT is installed with its darker side from the side of
the insulated element.
EUROBENT CS is set with its foil from the side of pressing
water, e.g. in case of insulation of foundations – foil from the
soil side.
The mat can also be installed on fresh concrete, directly after
wall planking.
The order of works is as follows: clean and prepare the
Fig. 10. Methods of passage from horizontal to vertical ground prior to installation of EUROBENT. Next, the mat is
insulation - Variant I. laid. Remember to set the mat with overlaps with the already
made horizontal insulation in such a manner as to create a
continuous, uninterrupted insulation belt. During works, pay
attention to preservation of the desired size of the overlap at
the penetrations through expansion joints and construction
joints.

3.1. Surface preparation

The surfaces of the walls must be properly resistant and

smooth, free from sharp concave and convex spots that could
cut EUROBENT after it is pressed with the soil filling the
excavation. Sharp protrusions (over 1 cm) must be removed
and levelled with the wall surface. Sharp edges of the outer
corners must be bevelled. Trims and unevenness must be
filled with cement mortar or bentonite putty.
Fig. 11. Methods of passage from horizontal to vertical Openings resulting from the stays must be filled with
insulation - Variant II. shrinking cement mortar and covered with bentonite putty.
When filling the opening for the purpose of additional
sealing, use the EUROSTRIP tape (fig. 19)
Fragments of the tape are placed between the filling mortar
layers, with tape lagging by means of putty of min. 7.5 cm.
Offsets and other elements must be thoroughly cleaned, so
that the bentonite putty and EUROBENT have direct contact
with the insulated surface.

3.2. Installation

EUROBENT is fitted to the prepared foundation walls by

nailing or by means of studs with washers. The mat is nailed
along the overlaps and the distance between the fixing
elements must be 30-40 cm.
The inner corners (e.g. in the place of the offset at the contact
Fig. 12. Methods of passage from horizontal to vertical
spot of the wall and continuous footing) must be covered
insulation - Variant III.
with bentonite putty, forming a rounded plaster cove.
3. Vertical setting The mat bands can be set horizontally or vertically. The
EUROBENT installation starts from one of the external
EUROBENT (EUROBENT CS) is also designed to perform
insulations of vertical surfaces of underground parts of
buildings. The mat is water insulation. It can be also used as

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In the corners, EUROBENT must adhere to the ground. It
cannot be over-stretched or protrude. In order to adjust the
shape to the corner, the mat can be cut. The cut places must
be abundantly covered with bentonite putty. It is
recommended to set a patch on it, fitting it by means of putty
or nails. It is necessary to place patches in the outer corners.
The patch size must be sufficient to overlap the cut by at
least 20 cm in each direction.
The next bands of EUROBENT must be set in overlaps, of
min. 10 cm. The width of the overlap on the connection of
the set vertical insulation with excess material led out of the
horizontal insulation must be less than 10 cm, in certain
situations - 30 cm (as shown in the proper drawings).
The EUROBENT overlaps in the consecutive rows must be
Fig. 13. Providing continuance of the horizontal and vertical shifted against each other by at least 30 cm. They must be
insulation by means of setting in the groove filled with made in a manner preventing drawing aside or
contamination during coverage with concrete or aggregate.
bentonite granulate.
In case of horizontally set EUROBENT bands, having set the
given row, fill the foundation excavation, creating an
installation bridge for the consecutive higher bands. The
material filling the excavation must be properly thickened.

If the mat is set in direct contact with the gravel aggregate of

the drainage systems, it is necessary to use EUROBENT CS. In
the case of installation of EUROBENT CS, the mat is set
similarly, however the foil is unstuck from the mat in the
overlap area. The overlap must have the foil-foil/matmat
form (layers from the outside) (fig. 20). Upon consultation
with the Manufacturer or Distributor, it is admissible to
make the overlaps as in the case of the mat without the foil
(EUROBENT), i.e. without unsticking the foil from the mat.

In the case of setting of EUROBENT patches on the proper

insulation, it is recommended to fix the patches by means of
nailing upon previous edge lutting.
Fig. 14. Passage of the horizontal insulation onto the
foundation wall in case of a board with offset
I. - Variant
3.3. Installation penetrations through walls

The procedure is almost identical as in case of penetrations

through horizontal insulation. The shape of the penetrating
duct must be cut out in it, and having set it, the place of
contact on the entire circumference of the pipe or duct must
be covered with bentonite putty. The putty must protrude
over the duct and EUROBENT by ca. 4 cm (fig. 26). In order
to secure this sealing, it is recommended to set an additional
mat patch, size 80 x 80 cm (the size regards pipes with
diameter up to 400 mm). An opening must be cut in the mat,
corresponding to the shape of the penetrating duct. Putty
must be placed on the edges of the patch, between the
proper insulation and the mat. It is recommended to nail the
patch or cover it with putty. In the spots where the board is
penetrated by a group of ducts near each other, cutting
openings in EUROBENT for each of them might prove
impractical. It is then more beneficial to adjust the cut to the
Fig. 15. Passage of the horizontal insulation onto the
external circumference of the duct group and cover the
foundation wall in case of a board with offset - Variant II. wall
space between them with a layer of bentonite putty, at least
corners. In each case, the mat edge must protrude over the
2 cm
inner or outer corner by at least 30 cm.

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Fig. 17. Passage of the horizontal insulation onto the fixed
excavation cover development.
3.4. Finishing at the ground surface

Prior to installation of the last bands of the mat, it is

necessary to provide the wall with moisture insulation led
out over the ground level. The EUROBENT overlap and
insulation must be at least 15 cm. Installation of EUROBENT
on the wall must be finished at the depth of ca. 20 cm below
the ground level. Within the area of the overlap with
moisture insulation, the wall must be luted with bentonite
putty, forming a 5 cm thick layer. Then, fit linearly the upper
edge of the mat by means of anchor slats. The upper edge of
EUROBENT and the slat must be covered with a layer of
bentonite putty (fig. 22). Details of finishing treatment are
presented in corresponding drawings.

3.5. Structure coverage

The mat must be covered in stages, along with completion of

the particular stages of works. The fill must be made in
layers of 20-30 cm, carefully thickened. The thickening of the
particular layers must be controlled (recommended density
level ID0.8). The fill can be made by means of any soil

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approved by the supervision, with the following restrictions. Fig. 21. Sealing of penetration of a duct group through the
The used material must be a non-cohesive soil, it must have wall.
variable continuous granulation and cannot contain rubble, of this section, containing improper. In such a case it is
sharp stones, roots, etc. It is not recommended to use soil information regarding necessary to make a cut
with high calcium content. The maximal grain size is 25 mm. ground preparation and corresponding to the external
In case of mat damage during covering, the damaged spot detailed installation circumference of the duct
must be immediately cleaned and repaired. instructions. battery, and the space
Use of the EUROBENT mats (EUROBENT CS) does not Similarly to fixed excavation between them must be
require any pressing walls or mats, or other protective cover developments, the mat covered with a layer of
elements. is installed in performance of bentonite putty, min. 2 cm
insulation of the thick, reaching each pipe. In
3.6. Masonry walls underground parts of the order to provide additional
infill buildings. sealing, it is recommended to
If lime or cement-lime mortar is used for masonry works, it
wrap the installation ducts
must be removed up to the depth of 2 cm. The resulting The adjacent bands of with EUROSTRIP bentonite
grooves as well as entire surfaces must be levelled by means EUROBENT are set in tape.
of cement mortar. Further installation must be conducted overlaps of at least 10 cm,
according to the instructions provided in previous and fixed to the cover In the spots of penetration of
paragraphs, and in the case of masonry walls, it is development with nails or the anchoring stay heads, cut
recommended to use EUROBENT CS. studs. It is necessary to nail the mat in the “x” letter
the mat at least on the shape. Then, the heads of the
4. Mat installation on fixed excavation
vertical and horizontal edges. anchoring stays must be
coverdevelopments The span of the fixing covered with a layer of
elements is ca. 30 cm. The bentonite putty, at least 2 cm
Use of construction methods described in this section allows
overlaps in the given thick, protruding onto the
to erect buildings with external dimensions almost equal to
direction (horizontal and EUROBET by at least 5 cm
the building plot dimensions.
vertical) must be shifted (fig. 23).
EUROBENT is the most effective solution to provide water
against each other in such a
insulation for the building when the fixed foundation
manner that they are not Place a patch cut out from a
excavation cover developments fulfil also the structure
drawn apart during concrete separate piece of EUROBENT
planking function. These are Berliner walls, steel sheet pile onto the luted stay head,
works.
walls, cavity walls, drilled pile walls, etc. In the particular
EUROBENT installed on where the overlaps with the
cases, it is necessary to refer to the corresponding points
vertical surfaces must be primary EUROBENT should
joined in overlaps with the be at least 20 cm. The
mat led out from beneath the overlaps and all cuts must be
board. The width of the thoroughly luted.
overlap on the joint of the set
vertical insulation with the 4.1. Berliner walls
excess material led out from
the horizontal insulation The spaces between the
cannot be less the 10 cm. boards cannot exceed 2.5 cm.
In the cases where they are
In order to provide wider, they must be filled
penetration for the with cement mortar. If
installation ducts and ground water penetrates
anchoring stay heads through through the cover
EUROBENT, proper cuts must development, it is necessary
be made in EUROBENT. After to cover the planking with
EUROBENT is carefully fitted, polyethylene foil, 0.15 mm
the contact spot must be thick, prior to setting of
luted with bentonite putty, EUROBENT, or install
filling the free spaces EUROBENT CS.
between the penetrating On surfaces with wider
element and the cut mat. In spaces between the boards
the case of penetration of a (5-10 cm), install OSB type
duct group, cutting holes for chipboards on their surfaces.
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The trims along the edges of
the double-tee girder shelves
and the board cover must be
levelled by filling them with
bentonite mortar.

Fig. 19. Sealing detail in the area of openings remaining after

framework stays.

Fig. 20. Sealing of the installation pipe penetration through

the foundation wall.

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Fig. 22. Details of insulation 4.3. Drilled pile walls order to keep continuity of
finishing at the ground level. the insulation (e.g. with
Fig. 24. Installation of Due to the significant insulation led out from
EUROBENT on the fixed unevenness of surface of such beneath the board). Then, the
excavation cover development a structure, it is usually formwork board is
made of Berliner wall. covered with a layer of transported to the place of
The provided drawings sprayed concrete. Shotcrete, installation. During concrete
present installation methods as the substrate for
for EUROBENT with various EUROBENT, can be also set
planking positions in relation directly on the vertical walls
to the double-tee girder of the excavation if the soil
shelves (fig. 24, 25, 26, 27, type allows to do so (fig. 30).
28). In all cases, EUROBENT must
adhere to the ground on its
Upon performance of the entire surface: it is
excavation, in the case of inadmissible, for instance, to
hollow spots or sharp fix it in convex places of the
protrusions exceeding 2 cm ground and stretch it over
on the surface of the cavity concavities. As in the other
wall, they must be levelled cases, here also: the more
with the wall surface. Then, even the ground, the more
the surface must be evened efficient and simple the
with cement mortar.installation of EUROBENT is
EUROBENT can be also set on (fig. 31). Make a pressing
vast, relatively shallow and layer on the insulated
mild concave surfaces of the surface.
wall.
EUROBENT is installed on the 4.4. Variant with
Fig. 25. Bevelling with putty of
prepared ground according plywood planking
the sharp offset between the
to the instructions provided
girder shelf surface and the
in p. 3.1. Set a pressing layer When choosing this variant,
the ridges of the sheet piles wooden planking of the
on the insulated surface.
are fitted with planking that excavation cover
4.2. Steel sheet pile will provide a substrate for development.
walls the set EUROBENT. The slits
in the planking must be filled
All joints
Fig. 23. Detail of anchoring stay head of sheet piles and with cement mortar or
sealing.
anchoring stay heads must be bentonite putty.
covered with bentonite putty
(ca. 2 cm). In case of water 4.5. Installation
leakage through the sheet of the mat on foundation
pile joints, the water leakage wallformworks
must be stopped by means of
bentonite putty or cement EUROBENT (EUROBENT CS)
mortar injection (fig. 29). can be installed on the
EUROBENT is set on the wall internal surface of the
surface according to the external foundation wall
convex and concave surfaces formwork and covered with
and fixed to the sheet piles by concrete together with the
means of gun-studding by the structure.
use of large washers.
The mat is installed by nailing
it to the formwork. The mat
must be installed with
surplus (along the bottom
and one of the side edges),
used to make overlaps in

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according to instructions bands. The adjacent bands Fig. 30. Installation of
from p. 3.1. must be set in overlaps, min. EUROBENT on shotcrete layer
10 cm. In case of EUROBENT placed on horizontal walls of
5. Tunnels and slab CS installation within the the foundation excavation.
roofs covered with overlap area, the foil is with variable continuous
soil unstuck from the mat. The granulation and maximal
overlap must have the foil- grain size below 25 mm. It is
This section discusses the foil / mat-mat form (layers recommended to make a 5
principles regarding from the top). Upon cm concrete layer directly on
performance of insulation of consultation with the the mat. Then, the next
tunnels made in open Manufacturer or Distributor, covering layers are set. In
excavations. In case of it is admissible to make order to provide proper
tunnels made by means of overlaps, as in case of mat pressure and protection, it is
mining techniques, in order without the foil (EUROBENT), necessary that the soil layer
to develop the proper i.e. without unsticking the foil thickness is at least 60 cm.
technology, consult the from the mat. The band end The pressing layer must be
Manufacturer. overlaps must be shifted properly thickened.
Fig. 26. EUROBENT set directly onIttheisbalk planking.
recommended to use against each other by at least
EUROBENT CS for the 30 cm. In order to secure the 6. Additional
insulation of tunnel ceilings. overlaps against drawing information
The mat installed on the apart or contamination, it is
tunnel ceiling is continuation recommended to nail the mat At the seaside, in coastal
of the bands previously to the ground along the regions, or, for instance, in
installed under the overlaps, with nails with industrydegraded areas, the
foundation and on the washers. Distance between ground waters can contain
external walls. EUROBENT CS the nails - 40 cm. high concentrations of salt or
on the ceiling must be set other chemical compounds. If
with foil from the soil side. In The mat set on the ceiling it is suspected that ground
the described application, must be led out to the vertical waters are contaminated
EUROBENT requires pressing wall surfaces. Its bottom edge with acids or bases in excess
with a concrete layer, 20 cm must be located at least 30 of standards, or if the proper
thick, or thickened soil, 60 cm cm below the contact spot of conductivity of the
Fig. 27. Cover balks on the thick. Installation of the ceiling and the wall. This electrolyte exceeds 10,000
internal girder shelves - top horizontal installation under insulation must be led out μS/m (e.g. high salt
view. works and concrete the board and vertical with at least 15 cm overlap concentrations), the water
binding, the mat is bound to insulation on the walls is onto the previously made from the excavation must be
the structure. After boarding, discussed in points 2 and 3 of vertical wall insulation. tested. In order to perform
the mat is already installed. It this catalogue. Direct motion of the the ground water sample
is necessary to carry out a equipment on the mat is tests, they must be delivered
control of the overlaps. In In case of installation of inadmissible during refilling. to the EUROBENT Distributor
order to secure them against EUROBENT CS on surfaces In case of performance of the in a clean non-breaking
drawing apart, the loose with slight inclination, prior pressing layer from soil or container. Upon performance
bands of the mat must be to its setting it is necessary to aggregate, it is necessary to of tests, a report is drawn up,
nailed to the structure and distribute a layer of use material stating the degree of water
the nailing place must be EUROBENT bentonite
contamination and its impact
lutted with bentonite putty. granulate, at least 3 mm
on the properties of standard
The openings left after the thick, on the entire surface of
fixing elements of the EUROBENT as well as
the ceiling. Then,
formwork boards must be potential special installation
immediately proceed to
filled according to the recommendations (e.g.
setting the insulation (fig.
instructions provided in p. selection of proper mat type).
32).
3.1. The openings in the mat It must be, however, noted
must be covered with that due to modification with
Setting of EUROBENT CS is
EUROBENT patches, fitted by carried out from the lowest proper polymers of bentonite
nailing to the structure. If the to the highest point, installing used for production of the
upper edge of the mat is left EUROBENT, the mat is highly
it transversely to the
loose, it must be fixed and resistant to impact of
inclination, to obtain a tile
finished properly. Proceed aggressive environments. In
system of the consecutive

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the case of performance of EUROBENT CS or lay the mat
horizontal insulation on soil on a layer of lean concrete.
ground or a layer of Using filling with high
aggregate with high calcium calcium content in direct
concentration, it is contact with the mat is not
recommended to use recommended.

Fig. 28. Detail of duct penetration throug

Fig. 31. Instruction of installation on fixed cover development

made of piles - top view.

Fig. 29. Detail of sealing of the steel shee

Fig. 32. Detail of installation on the tunnel ceiling.

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Accessories for Eurobent GCL

EUROPASTE is a bonding and sealing compound made from a

combination of benonite and an anio-active detergent which acts as an
emulsifier. The main feature of Europaste is its high elastic adhesive
power. Due to the chemical composition of bentonite EUROPASTE can
expand by up to 90% of its initial volume when it comes into contact
with water.

EUROSTRIP can be used for the

sealing of expansion joints in the
building and engineering world.
EUROSTRIP bentonite sealing strip is a bentonite based elastic compound
which has been specially developed by EUROBENT to seal water-resistant
joints, expansion joints and dividing gaps. It is used to create an
impermeable barrier against water and is pressure resistant.

EURORAIL is a galvanised wire

grid specifically designed to prevent
the displacement of EUROSTRIP
during the concrete pouring
process.

Eurobent Sp. z o.o, ThraceEurobent S.A.

ul.Kliczkowska 42, Magiko Xanthi
58-100 Świdnica Śląska, Poland GR-67100 Xanthi, Greece office@eurobent.com office@eurobent.com

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