Drainage and Elastic bases for synthetic pitches

© 2012 Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. - Bologna - Italy - Print: AL.CO.M. (UD) - Project: ideogramma.eu - Photo: Officine Maccaferri Archive
Official football pitch of Serie A - STADIO SILVIO PIOLA Training center MILANELLO
Novara (IT) Milano (IT)

STADE DU BESSA - Boavista FC Football pitch Velodrome of Florence (IT)

Lisboa (PT) Vaglia (IT)

Laying technique
Football pitch
Capo Verde (CV)
• Once the bed layer has been created with the appropriate
gradients, lay the waterproof membrane longitudinally (see fig.1),
overlapping each piece with the next by approximately 15 cm in
a “roof tile” system, working from the two sides of the pitch to the
centre.

Football pitch Football pitch Football pitch

• Next, lay the TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL drainage geocomposite Reggio Emilia (IT) DE CASTELLAR (ES) DE XIRIVELLA (ES)

perpendicular to the previous layer (see fig.2), placing the sheets

alongside each other and securing them with mechanical means.

• Finally, lay the artificial turf (see fig. 3 - 4) and soak it thoroughly
(see fig. 5).
Football pitch DE HUMILLADERO Rugby pitch MARIA LUIGIA Rugby pitch
Malaga (ES) Parma (IT) Reggio Emilia (IT)

Bureau Veritas Certified Quality System Company with

ACCREDIA’s and UKAS’s acreditation

1 2 3 4 5

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.

preparation for laying installation of TERRADRAIN
FOOTBALL and synthetic turf
Building, Industry and Sport division
Via J.F. Kennedy, 10
40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) - Italy
Tel. +39 051 6436000 - Fax +39 051 6436228
info@maccaferri.biz
turf saturation with sand turf saturation with infill combing of the field
www.maccaferri.biz
 HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM
FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCHES MAIN FEATURES

TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
A high performance planar geocomposite specially designed for the drainage system beneath artificial
turf pitches, to replace the traditional solution of aggregates and drainage pipes.
TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL also provides excellent elastic and rebound performance that are crucial for
the safety of sportspeople using the pitch. Predictable ball behaviour and year round operation of the
facility are additional advantages.
THE TRADITIONAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH AGGREGATE • Lower costs for the work in terms of material, labour and
Previously, the only system available to drain rainwater from artificial turf pitches consisted of a number of underlying levels of aggregate installation
of differing sizes, each serving a different purpose (from the top: sand, grit, crushed stone and finally ballast). The overall aggregate • High drainage capacity and excellent resistance to compression
thickness can vary between 21 and 44 cm and the minimum permissible permeability is 1x10-4 m/s (360 mm/h). These levels create an
initial route for rainwater to drain away downwards, where it fills the voids in the aggregate. Given the main direction of the flow, this • Shorter installation time
system is referred to in the models of the commissioning body (LND) as a Vertical Drainage Foundation. Once the aggregate is saturated,
a system of trenches with drainage tubes under the ballast allows the water to be directed to drainage pipes and perimeter collectors. • Rolls extremely practical and easy to handle on the worksite
• Rolls made to measure for the exact dimensions of the pitch

These characteristics, together with the innovation and production capabilities of Maccaferri BIS Division, • Extremely flexible
Vertical drainage solution with aggregates. Vertical drainage solution with aggregates.
enable TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL to comply with the strict technical requirements of the F.I.G.C. LND Section Oblique drainage layout
• Perfect impact absorption
Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)
(Italian F.A. National Amateur League) for artificial turf football pitches.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS TURF 2,50
• Working lifespan of over 25 years
Monofilament and pre-fibrillated
4,5 to 6,0 cm high
/12
m • Recyclable product that does not release pollutants into the

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Thickness 3 cm - Particle size 0,2/0,8 mm 2m
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thickness 14-37 cm

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GEOTEXTILE 250 gr/m2

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RUBBLE

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Around pipe

DRAINAGE PIPE
Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)
Secondary pipe Ø 90 (draining at 270°)
0°)
Particle size 2,8/3,2 cm
2,50
NATURAL SOIL
Draining holes 40x40 Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°) Fewer vehicles entering the
Draining hole 100x100 siphoned and diaphragm with
pipe > Ø 200 for final delivery
worksite

Less time required to create

THE INNOVATION: HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE WITH TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
the foundation
Technological development of the TERRADRAIN range of geocomposites by Maccaferri Building Industry and Sport Division, has created
an innovative and completely different drainage system with a horizontal flow, for artificial tur f pitches.
The high void-ratio and structural channels parallel to the flow direction make TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL an efficient system to rapidly
drain water to the long-sides of the pitch. Water filtering through the artificial turf is quickly conducted to the pitch boundaries, where Excellent drainage capacity
it is collected in prefabricated channels, capped with protective gratings.

Terradrain Horizontal drainage solution

Land drainage section on soil stabilized by means
of chemical binders
Diagram for laying TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
and side drains
Overall project costs

Football ARTIFICIAL GRASS TURF

Monofilament and pre-fibrillated
1 Key:
4,5 to 6,0 cm high
1 Artificial turf
• High drainage capacity and excellent resistance to compression during the laying of the artificial TERRADRIAN FOOTBALL 8
with longitudinal gullies for 2 2 TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
turf horizontal drainage 4
3 3 Polyethylene membrane
associate members • Quick and easy to install, no need to move soil or gravel on the worksite 4 Bedding layer
7
• Fitted in over 450 pitches in Italy and elsewhere 5 5 Compact stabilized material
Soil stabilized by means of
chemical binders and with 6 Natural soil
• Approval in compliance with the new F.I.G.C. LND regulations inclination of 0,6%
6 7 Collector (ø 160 mm)
• CE marking NATURAL SOIL 8 Prefabricated channel with galvanized grating
 HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM
FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCHES MAIN FEATURES

TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
A high performance planar geocomposite specially designed for the drainage system beneath artificial
turf pitches, to replace the traditional solution of aggregates and drainage pipes.
TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL also provides excellent elastic and rebound performance that are crucial for
the safety of sportspeople using the pitch. Predictable ball behaviour and year round operation of the
facility are additional advantages.
THE TRADITIONAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH AGGREGATE • Lower costs for the work in terms of material, labour and
Previously, the only system available to drain rainwater from artificial turf pitches consisted of a number of underlying levels of aggregate installation
of differing sizes, each serving a different purpose (from the top: sand, grit, crushed stone and finally ballast). The overall aggregate • High drainage capacity and excellent resistance to compression
thickness can vary between 21 and 44 cm and the minimum permissible permeability is 1x10-4 m/s (360 mm/h). These levels create an
initial route for rainwater to drain away downwards, where it fills the voids in the aggregate. Given the main direction of the flow, this • Shorter installation time
system is referred to in the models of the commissioning body (LND) as a Vertical Drainage Foundation. Once the aggregate is saturated,
a system of trenches with drainage tubes under the ballast allows the water to be directed to drainage pipes and perimeter collectors. • Rolls extremely practical and easy to handle on the worksite
• Rolls made to measure for the exact dimensions of the pitch

These characteristics, together with the innovation and production capabilities of Maccaferri BIS Division, • Extremely flexible
Vertical drainage solution with aggregates. Vertical drainage solution with aggregates.
enable TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL to comply with the strict technical requirements of the F.I.G.C. LND Section Oblique drainage layout
• Perfect impact absorption
Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)
(Italian F.A. National Amateur League) for artificial turf football pitches.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS TURF 2,50
• Working lifespan of over 25 years
Monofilament and pre-fibrillated
4,5 to 6,0 cm high
/12
m • Recyclable product that does not release pollutants into the

Se
10
SAND

co
nd
Thickness 3 cm - Particle size 0,2/0,8 mm 2m
water

Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)

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Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)

ary
10

Se

pip
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co
GRIT /12

eØ
nd
10

ary
Thickness 4 cm - Particle size 1,2/1,8 cm

90
3,50

Advantages
pip
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(dr
RUBBLE and BALLAST

co

ain
eØ
nd
AGGREGATE TERRADRAIN

ing
thickness 14-37 cm

90
ary

at
(dr
particle 2,8/3,2/4,0/7,0 cm

pip
3,50

27
ain
eØ

0°)
ing
90

at
(dr

27
GEOTEXTILE 250 gr/m2

ain

0°)
ing
RUBBLE

at
27
Around pipe

DRAINAGE PIPE
Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)
Secondary pipe Ø 90 (draining at 270°)
0°)
Particle size 2,8/3,2 cm
2,50
NATURAL SOIL
Draining holes 40x40 Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°) Fewer vehicles entering the
Draining hole 100x100 siphoned and diaphragm with
pipe > Ø 200 for final delivery
worksite

Less time required to create

THE INNOVATION: HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE WITH TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
the foundation
Technological development of the TERRADRAIN range of geocomposites by Maccaferri Building Industry and Sport Division, has created
an innovative and completely different drainage system with a horizontal flow, for artificial tur f pitches.
The high void-ratio and structural channels parallel to the flow direction make TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL an efficient system to rapidly
drain water to the long-sides of the pitch. Water filtering through the artificial turf is quickly conducted to the pitch boundaries, where Excellent drainage capacity
it is collected in prefabricated channels, capped with protective gratings.

Terradrain Horizontal drainage solution

Land drainage section on soil stabilized by means
of chemical binders
Diagram for laying TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
and side drains
Overall project costs

Football ARTIFICIAL GRASS TURF

Monofilament and pre-fibrillated
1 Key:
4,5 to 6,0 cm high
1 Artificial turf
• High drainage capacity and excellent resistance to compression during the laying of the artificial TERRADRIAN FOOTBALL 8
with longitudinal gullies for 2 2 TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
turf horizontal drainage 4
3 3 Polyethylene membrane
associate members • Quick and easy to install, no need to move soil or gravel on the worksite 4 Bedding layer
7
• Fitted in over 450 pitches in Italy and elsewhere 5 5 Compact stabilized material
Soil stabilized by means of
chemical binders and with 6 Natural soil
• Approval in compliance with the new F.I.G.C. LND regulations inclination of 0,6%
6 7 Collector (ø 160 mm)
• CE marking NATURAL SOIL 8 Prefabricated channel with galvanized grating
 HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM
FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCHES MAIN FEATURES

TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
A high performance planar geocomposite specially designed for the drainage system beneath artificial
turf pitches, to replace the traditional solution of aggregates and drainage pipes.
TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL also provides excellent elastic and rebound performance that are crucial for
the safety of sportspeople using the pitch. Predictable ball behaviour and year round operation of the
facility are additional advantages.
THE TRADITIONAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH AGGREGATE • Lower costs for the work in terms of material, labour and
Previously, the only system available to drain rainwater from artificial turf pitches consisted of a number of underlying levels of aggregate installation
of differing sizes, each serving a different purpose (from the top: sand, grit, crushed stone and finally ballast). The overall aggregate • High drainage capacity and excellent resistance to compression
thickness can vary between 21 and 44 cm and the minimum permissible permeability is 1x10-4 m/s (360 mm/h). These levels create an
initial route for rainwater to drain away downwards, where it fills the voids in the aggregate. Given the main direction of the flow, this • Shorter installation time
system is referred to in the models of the commissioning body (LND) as a Vertical Drainage Foundation. Once the aggregate is saturated,
a system of trenches with drainage tubes under the ballast allows the water to be directed to drainage pipes and perimeter collectors. • Rolls extremely practical and easy to handle on the worksite
• Rolls made to measure for the exact dimensions of the pitch

These characteristics, together with the innovation and production capabilities of Maccaferri BIS Division, • Extremely flexible
Vertical drainage solution with aggregates. Vertical drainage solution with aggregates.
enable TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL to comply with the strict technical requirements of the F.I.G.C. LND Section Oblique drainage layout
• Perfect impact absorption
Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)
(Italian F.A. National Amateur League) for artificial turf football pitches.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS TURF 2,50
• Working lifespan of over 25 years
Monofilament and pre-fibrillated
4,5 to 6,0 cm high
/12
m • Recyclable product that does not release pollutants into the

Se
10
SAND

co
nd
Thickness 3 cm - Particle size 0,2/0,8 mm 2m
water

Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)

/1

Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)

ary
10

Se

pip
m

co
GRIT /12

eØ
nd
10

ary
Thickness 4 cm - Particle size 1,2/1,8 cm

90
3,50

Advantages
pip
Se

(dr
RUBBLE and BALLAST

co

ain
eØ
nd
AGGREGATE TERRADRAIN

ing
thickness 14-37 cm

90
ary

at
(dr
particle 2,8/3,2/4,0/7,0 cm

pip
3,50

27
ain
eØ

0°)
ing
90

at
(dr

27
GEOTEXTILE 250 gr/m2

ain

0°)
ing
RUBBLE

at
27
Around pipe

DRAINAGE PIPE
Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°)
Secondary pipe Ø 90 (draining at 270°)
0°)
Particle size 2,8/3,2 cm
2,50
NATURAL SOIL
Draining holes 40x40 Main pipe Ø 160 (draining at 180°) Fewer vehicles entering the
Draining hole 100x100 siphoned and diaphragm with
pipe > Ø 200 for final delivery
worksite

Less time required to create

THE INNOVATION: HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE WITH TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
the foundation
Technological development of the TERRADRAIN range of geocomposites by Maccaferri Building Industry and Sport Division, has created
an innovative and completely different drainage system with a horizontal flow, for artificial tur f pitches.
The high void-ratio and structural channels parallel to the flow direction make TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL an efficient system to rapidly
drain water to the long-sides of the pitch. Water filtering through the artificial turf is quickly conducted to the pitch boundaries, where Excellent drainage capacity
it is collected in prefabricated channels, capped with protective gratings.

Terradrain Horizontal drainage solution

Land drainage section on soil stabilized by means
of chemical binders
Diagram for laying TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
and side drains
Overall project costs

Football ARTIFICIAL GRASS TURF

Monofilament and pre-fibrillated
1 Key:
4,5 to 6,0 cm high
1 Artificial turf
• High drainage capacity and excellent resistance to compression during the laying of the artificial TERRADRIAN FOOTBALL 8
with longitudinal gullies for 2 2 TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL
turf horizontal drainage 4
3 3 Polyethylene membrane
associate members • Quick and easy to install, no need to move soil or gravel on the worksite 4 Bedding layer
7
• Fitted in over 450 pitches in Italy and elsewhere 5 5 Compact stabilized material
Soil stabilized by means of
chemical binders and with 6 Natural soil
• Approval in compliance with the new F.I.G.C. LND regulations inclination of 0,6%
6 7 Collector (ø 160 mm)
• CE marking NATURAL SOIL 8 Prefabricated channel with galvanized grating
 Drainage and Elastic bases for synthetic pitches
© 2012 Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. - Bologna - Italy - Print: AL.CO.M. (UD) - Project: ideogramma.eu - Photo: Officine Maccaferri Archive
Official football pitch of Serie A - STADIO SILVIO PIOLA Training center MILANELLO
Novara (IT) Milano (IT)

STADE DU BESSA - Boavista FC Football pitch Velodrome of Florence (IT)

Lisboa (PT) Vaglia (IT)

Laying technique
Football pitch
Capo Verde (CV)
• Once the bed layer has been created with the appropriate
gradients, lay the waterproof membrane longitudinally (see fig.1),
overlapping each piece with the next by approximately 15 cm in
a “roof tile” system, working from the two sides of the pitch to the
centre.

Football pitch Football pitch Football pitch

• Next, lay the TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL drainage geocomposite Reggio Emilia (IT) DE CASTELLAR (ES) DE XIRIVELLA (ES)

perpendicular to the previous layer (see fig.2), placing the sheets

alongside each other and securing them with mechanical means.

• Finally, lay the artificial turf (see fig. 3 - 4) and soak it thoroughly
(see fig. 5).
Football pitch DE HUMILLADERO Rugby pitch MARIA LUIGIA Rugby pitch
Malaga (ES) Parma (IT) Reggio Emilia (IT)

Bureau Veritas Certified Quality System Company with

ACCREDIA’s and UKAS’s acreditation

1 2 3 4 5

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.

preparation for laying installation of TERRADRAIN
FOOTBALL and synthetic turf
Building, Industry and Sport division
Via J.F. Kennedy, 10
40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) - Italy
Tel. +39 051 6436000 - Fax +39 051 6436228
info@maccaferri.biz
turf saturation with sand turf saturation with infill combing of the field
www.maccaferri.biz
 Drainage and Elastic bases for synthetic pitches
© 2012 Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. - Bologna - Italy - Print: AL.CO.M. (UD) - Project: ideogramma.eu - Photo: Officine Maccaferri Archive
Official football pitch of Serie A - STADIO SILVIO PIOLA Training center MILANELLO
Novara (IT) Milano (IT)

STADE DU BESSA - Boavista FC Football pitch Velodrome of Florence (IT)

Lisboa (PT) Vaglia (IT)

Laying technique
Football pitch
Capo Verde (CV)
• Once the bed layer has been created with the appropriate
gradients, lay the waterproof membrane longitudinally (see fig.1),
overlapping each piece with the next by approximately 15 cm in
a “roof tile” system, working from the two sides of the pitch to the
centre.

Football pitch Football pitch Football pitch

• Next, lay the TERRADRAIN FOOTBALL drainage geocomposite Reggio Emilia (IT) DE CASTELLAR (ES) DE XIRIVELLA (ES)

perpendicular to the previous layer (see fig.2), placing the sheets

alongside each other and securing them with mechanical means.

• Finally, lay the artificial turf (see fig. 3 - 4) and soak it thoroughly
(see fig. 5).
Football pitch DE HUMILLADERO Rugby pitch MARIA LUIGIA Rugby pitch
Malaga (ES) Parma (IT) Reggio Emilia (IT)

Bureau Veritas Certified Quality System Company with

ACCREDIA’s and UKAS’s acreditation

1 2 3 4 5

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.

preparation for laying installation of TERRADRAIN
FOOTBALL and synthetic turf
Building, Industry and Sport division
Via J.F. Kennedy, 10
40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) - Italy
Tel. +39 051 6436000 - Fax +39 051 6436228
info@maccaferri.biz
turf saturation with sand turf saturation with infill combing of the field
www.maccaferri.biz