An illustrated lecture on Structural Drainage by Kaytech’s Julian Maastrecht has recently been accredited by SAICE for CPD. Geosynthetics have been used in subsoil drains in South Africa since 1972 and the lecture presents theoretical information and practical applications of the various geosynthetic systems available.

The lecture content will be beneficial for Structural- and Civil Engineers and technicians as well as Architects and Quantity Surveyors and the lecture is presented free of charge to professionals in the engineering fields.
The 1 hour (0.1 CPD credits for ECSA registered persons) programme covers:
1. What are Geotextiles, Geospacers, Perforated Pipes, and Geocomposites? – Different types available locally.
2. A practical design worked example
3. Subsoil drainage behind retaining walls – Products and applications with advantages & disadvantages of each.
4. Subsoil drainage under floors – Products and applications with advantages & disadvantages of each.
5. Lightweight geocomposites drainage systems to roof gardens and planters – Practical lightweight solution that offers added waterproofing protection.
6. Septic tank and storm water attenuation systems – A new approach using HDPE tunnel formers instead of stone leachfields & soak pits.
7. Permeable Paving

An attendance certificate will be issued to each delegate which can be used to claim CPD Points and also to motivate corporate Skills Development Levy (SDL) refund claims.
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The lecture can be presented at a client’s premises or at any of Kaytech’s branches in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London. Contact Julian Maastrecht on the below numbers to arrange a date and time:
julian@kaytech.co.za
Mobile: +27 (0)83 252 6231
Office: +27 (0)43 727 1055

Course Presenter: Julian Maastrecht BTech Civ Eng
Julian Maastrecht qualified with a BTech degree (Civ Eng) at Cape Technicon in 1989. His working experience in the civil engineering consulting field includes three years with Van Niekerk Klein and Edwards and three years with BS Bergman Consulting Engineers in civil services design. He joined Kaytech in August 1998 where he worked in the technical marketing field. In 2007, he opened a regional branch in the Eastern Cape and assists nationally on a technical level. In 2014, he will have been involved in geotechnical engineering and geosynthetics for 16 years. He also has 5 years contracting experience in building and civil construction.

For more information on Kaytech products and systems, visit www.kaytech.co.za
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