WickDrain®

A prefabricated vertical drain for accelerated soil consolidation and settlement control.

Product Description

WickDrain® is a pre-manufactured vertical band drain system consisting of a heavy-duty, extruded HDPE geospacer wrapped in bidim® geotextile. It provides a controlled path for pore water to escape from soft soils, accelerating consolidation and improving stability in ground improvement applications.

Product Highlights

Accelerates Soil Consolidation

Provides a controlled path for pore water to escape, speeding up settlement in soft or compressible soils.

Durable HDPE Core
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Maintains structural integrity during installation and under long-term soil loads.

bidim® Geotextile Filter
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Prevents soil intrusion while allowing efficient drainage, ensuring reliable performance in ground improvement applications.

Product Highlights

Applications

Soft Soil Consolidation

Installed in compressible soils to speed up the release of pore water, reducing the time required for the ground to stabilise and support construction loads.

Embankment and Roadworks

Used beneath roadways and embankments to control pore water pressures and reduce long-term settlement.

Project Highlights

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Installation Guide

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