MEA Drainage solutions for tramway tracks...systems. MEA has developed a specific range of channels for the drainage of tramway tracks. A unique multi-material product range allows

MEA Drainage solutions for tramway tracks

Tramway projects Page 2

Content

About MEA Page 3

a. The MEA group Page 3

b. Technical support Page 4

Our drainage solutions Page 5

a. Specially developed channels

for drainage of tramway tracks Page 5

b. MEADRAIN ENS 2000 TRAM Page 6

c. MEARIN Plus / Expert 200 Page 8

d. Innovative cover gratings Page 9

e. Water boxes Page 11

Reference installations Page 13

a. Extension of Montpellier tramway system Page 13

b. Construction of Le Havre tramway system Page 14

c. Extension of Nice tramway system Page 15

d. Other examples of applications Page 16

Certifications Page 17

a. Certification for the MEA Group Page 18

b. Certification for our products Page 20

Annexes Page 27

Table of Resistance Page 27


About MEA a. The MEA group The MEA group is a German family-run firm founded in Aichach, Bavaria, in 1886. It was brought under professional management in 1999 and has since become a respected European supplier to the industrial and construction sectors. The MEA group is currently organized into 4 strategic divisions:

Drainage Systems: Manufacturing and marketing of multi-material channels (composite, polymer resin, concrete, steel and stainless steel) and Water Management Solutions

Building Products: Manufacturing and marketing of natural resource

piping and ducting solutions (water, air, light) for residential applications

Metal Applications: Manufacture and marketing of gratings (steel, stainless steel, composite)

ACP: Composite and Plastics Applications

The group’s technical skills in the use of composite materials, galvanized steel and polymer resin at production sites in the Czech Republic, Holland, Germany, France, Rumania and China, are the cornerstone of MEA’s remarkable competitiveness. Thanks to its position as market leader in dry areas and composite channels, and enjoying a growing market share in the drainage systems sectors, the various divisions employ around 700 people. The constant development of new products and the establishment of strategic alliances underpin MEA group’s international growth. For more details, visit our website: www.mea-group.com www.mea-drainage.com

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b. Technical support Service & Support of our Technical Department Resistance list

Technical data sheets

Installation instructions

Complete design package on big projects

(such as airports, roads, parking areas, industrial)

Hydraulic calculations and advice

Lists of materials

CAD-lay-out

Technical training

Project support on site


Our drainage solutions a. Specially developed channels for drainage of tramway tracks MEA Drainage Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of linear drainage systems. MEA has developed a specific range of channels for the drainage of tramway tracks. A unique multi-material product range allows MEA to offer polymer concrete by way of traditional channel-systems construction materials as well as glass-fiber reinforced polyester (GRP) as a modern, light, easy to install and highly stable solution. This product mix enables MEA to offer the perfect product for every application of tramway tracks: - Polymer concrete: MEADRAIN ENS 2000 TRAM - Glass-fiber reinforced polyester (GRP): MEARIN Plus / Expert 200


b. MEADRAIN ENS 2000 TRAM

General plan of the rail-rail solution

Use of a 1.25 meter length channel: No weak points are created in the drainage line No problems with sealing Grating fixing system maintained in its entirety Polymer concrete channel with metal reinforced walls: - Channel construction designed to cope with

extreme lateral forces - Reinforced cast metal rebate - Side walls with integrated metal reinforcement Connection to the rail is done by galvanized steel connectors coated with insulating rubber. Side holes (Ø 60 or 80 mm) to pick up transverse drains.


Interface with the rail Hot galvanized connecting box - Connector can be varied to suit rail type - Hot galvanized to DIN EN ISO 1461 standard

(thickness 70 μm) Fixing solution with no rail drilling: - Electrical rail insulation assured at all levels - Eliminates effects of expansion - Replacement possible after

concreting of channel Overflow within channel to ensure optimal seal Connection between elements - Connection by opposing face plates - Clearance area beneath rail > 175 cm² - Continuous drainage channel across the full

width of the platform


c. MEARIN Plus / Expert 200 General plan of the between-rail solution Ideal solution for important implementation constraints: - Track passing under a tunnel - Track passing over a bridge - Limited weight - Specific outlet - …


d. Innovative cover gratings The channel is fitted with ductile cast iron gratings, loading class D400 according to the European standard EN 1433 as well as a reduced mobility access compliant (ADA and heel guard). The gratings are coated with a water-based paint according to our commitment to environmental protection. 4-point fixing: safety assured

The gratings have lugs on the lower surface to ensure that they will not move lengthways or sideways in the channel. They are fixed using 4 screws (socket bolt type) and 4 nuts with anti-corrosion treatment to facilitate post-installation grating removal.

The screws are also fitted with a loosening-resistant system to counter the effects of vibration. Two grating lengths: appearance is a high priority The visual quality of the cross-channeling (particularly gratings) is an important architectural aspect when integrating tramways into the landscape. For this reason, MEA has innovated once more, with two grating lengths available: 0.5 and 0.75 m. The traditional between-rail channel (1.25 m) no longer has 3 grating sections, but two full gratings, the first with a length of 0.5 m, and the second 0.75 m. Thus the gaps between the gratings can be perfectly managed and visual continuity improved.


Aesthetics, however, must not hinder safety, so the combined use of these two types ensures 4-point fixing for each grating used, irrespective of channel lengths, avoiding the complications arising from traditional fixing systems (by central key). The innovative STARFIX grating secure system Speeds installation and maintenance. This saves time and money. The 4-point lock prevents loose or rattling grates and prevents longitudinal displacements. No bolts or special tools are needed to assemble and disassemble grates, done with the flick of a wrist. It has never been so simple and fast. - Long service life, as no movable parts or parts

subject to wear - No reduction of the discharge cross-section, as

the complete channel cross section remains unobstructed

- Simple and fast insertion and removal of gratings with a single hand movement – without need for special tools


e. Water boxes Hot galvanised steel or cast metal water boxes: - Excellent load characteristics – class D400 - Hot galvanised to DIN EN ISO 1461 standard

(thickness 70 μm) - Cast metal variant currently in development Through-rail fixing of water box: - 2 M16 bolts inside the box for easier

maintenance

Includes threaded holes for grating fixing - Slotted cast metal grating, class

D400, reduced mobility access compliant

- Tamper-proof bolt fastening Vertical outlet Ø 125 mm as standard, other sizes made to measure

Electric rail insulation kit available: - Insulating band around edge - Insulating cylinders - Insulating washers

Isolating EPDM plate



Reference installations a. Extension of Montpellier (France) tramway system

Construction of a third line for the central and suburban Montpellier tramway network. Company/track layer: Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires (Vinci Group) Project manager: EGIS Rail Materials supplied to site: - 60 Water collector boxes - 6 Single track cross-channels - 48 Double track cross-channels Deliveries on site: May 2010 to March 2011


b. Construction of Le Havre (France) tramway system

Construction of the first central and suburban Le Havre tramway network. Company/track layer: Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires (Vinci Group) Project manager: SYSTRA Materials supplied to site: - 60 Single track cross-channels - 140 Double track cross-channels - 10 Beam-mounted cross-channels - 900x Water collector boxes Deliveries on site: March 2011 to June 2012


c. Extension of Nice (France) tramway system

Extension of the first line of Nice tramway network. Company/track layer: COLAS Rail (BOUYGUES group) Project manager: INNEXIA Materials supplied to site: 12 Double track cross-channels Deliveries on site: September 2012 to January 2013


d. Other examples of applications In addition to the Montpellier and Le Havre tram systems, the MEA group’s “Drainage Systems” division has been a supplier for numerous prestigious projects around the world. Here is a quick snapshot.


Certifications The MEA Group and its products are fulfilling all necessary certifications to ensure you compliance with our manufacturing processes and the high quality of our products


a. Certification for the MEA Group MEA Group’s ISO 9001: 2008 certificate




b. Certification for our products New CE declaration of conformity for MEADRAIN ENS 2000 TRAM channels


Channel’s loading class certificate / Class F900 according to EN 1433 standard


Grating’s loading class / Class D400 according to EN 1433 standard


CE declaration of conformity for MEARIN Plus 200 channels


Channel’s loading class certificate / Class D400 according to EN 1433 standard


Declaration of Performance / MEADRAIN ENS 2000


Declaration of Performance / MEARIN Plus 200


Annexes

Table of Resistance

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MEA Drainage solutions for tramway tracks...systems. MEA has developed a specific range of channels for the drainage of tramway tracks. A unique multi-material product range allows