StrataCell - Tree Pit Structural Soil Module
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GBUSC301A
GBUSC301A
A tree pit high strength structural soil module.
Application
- Urban tree planting applications.
- Long term tree health.
- Pavement support.
- Root management.
- Utilities protection.
Description
Soil support modules which link together to form a structural profile filled with soil for tree roots to grow into 94% soil by volume.
Aeration with soil cells is essential. (Arborvent)
Features and benefits:
- Designed to support large vertical and lateral loads.
- High modular strength.
- Integrated matrix design means modules are simple and fast to click together.
- In excess of 94% of total soil volume is available for tree root growth.
- Significant volume reduction for freight and lower transport costs.
- Compatible with GreenBlue Urban Arborsystem product range.
- Proven installations dating back to 1992.
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Satin |
Material | Polypropylene |
Shape | Octagon |
Length | 500 mm |
Width | 500 mm |
Height | 250 mm Guidance for specification option: One cell. 500 mm Guidance for specification option: Two cells. 750 mm Guidance for specification option: Three cells. 1000 mm Guidance for specification option: Four cells. 1250 mm Guidance for specification option: Five cells. |
Warranty description | Ten year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q31/512 Tree pit irrigation and ventilation accessories Q31/505 Tree pits D20/571 Geocells |
Specification data - Pit-planted large tree systems
Preparatory work to soil | |
Herbicide | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Fertilizer | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Trees | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Tree pit | |
Drainage | |
Geotextile membrane below drainage layer | Not required.Structural twin-walled geonet - GLTWGNA.Guidance for specification option: Recommended if specified by site engineer if additional ground stabilization is required. Consult manufacturer for further information. |
Drainage layer | Clean angular drainage stone. |
Collector drains | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Drainage outlets | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. GBU recommend a positive drainage pipe to the base drainage layer. |
Geotextile membrane above drainage layer | 20 mm GeoGrid - GRN20A. |
Root barriers | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. RootBarrier recommended for utilities adjacent to tree pits. |
Underground supports | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Irrigation and aeration accessories | Not required.RootRain ArborVent. |
Geocellular structural soil layer | |
Geotextile membrane below geocellular structural soil layer | 20 mm GeoGrid - GRN20. |
Geocellular structural soil units | StrataCell Structure - GBUSC301A. |
Geocellular structural soil layer backfill | RootSoil 20 - topsoil/ subsoil. |
Geotextile membrane above geocellular structural soil layer | Structural twin-walled geonet - GLTWGNA. |
Tree pit backfill material | RootSoil 20 - topsoil/ subsoil. |
Additional materials | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Above ground supports | |
Type | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Fixings | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Tree pit surfacing | |
Weed control fabric | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Loose fill tree pit surfacing | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Bound tree pit surfacing | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Tree grilles and surrounds | Not required.Tree grilles. |
Protection | Not required.Tree guards. |
Load capacity | 30 tonnes. |
Volume | 0.25 m³. |
Unit size | 500 x 500 x 250 mm. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polypropylene |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | Manufacturer guidanceGBU Target Carbon Neutral 2020. |
Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 100 % |
Expected Life | 120 year |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | Revit 2016 | 4 |
 IFC | IFC2X3 | 2 |
Literature
GBU StrataCell Datasheet
GRN20A - Load Bearing Geogrid
ArborSoil Hydro MAX
GBUCWMA - Permeable Geotextile for Arborflow Tree Pits
RootSoil 20 - Specification