Naue Case Studies
Safe Sea Rescue, Protected Nature: Secutex® HB 501 for the Prerow Replacement Harbour
The existing emergency harbour at Darßer Ort is indispensable for the DGzRS, but it is located in the core zone of the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. To end the decades-long conflict between harbour operations and nature conservation, the infrastructure needed to be relocated and Prerow proved to be a strategically suitable location.
Green erosion control for strong banks: Secumat® Green randomly oriented filament layer
In the outskirts of Middelburg, an unvegetated watercourse showed signs of significant embankment erosion. Recurring runoff washed away material, causing the embankment flanks to become unstable. The banks had to be rebuilt to ensure traffic safety, flood protection, and ecological enhancement. At the same time, vegetation needed to grow quickly and be specifically supported during the sensitive establishment phase.
Geogrid-Powered Stability for Thurrock Energy
The site, originally a tidal saltmarsh, now exhibits complex ground conditions. To ensure stable access roads and crane platforms, geogrid reinforcement was specified. Based on prior successful collaborations with Naue, Jones Bros Civil Engineering chose Naue Combigrid® and Secugrid® for the project.
Load transfer platforms over piles – geogrids for load-bearing solutions
As part of urban and port development in Bremerhaven, the New Harbour Lock – connecting the Weser River and Neuer Hafen – was constructed between 2003 and 2005. The project also included a road ramp over the outer lock head, directly adjacent to the historic Loschenturm lighthouse.
From trap to safe zone – How geosynthetics turned a technical reservoir into a wildlife-friendly solution
This project shows how even the most technical structures can be designed with empathy in mind, integrating nature-friendly solutions based on project-specific conditions. By integrating high-performance geosynthetics like Secumat® Eco, the Bruc reservoir not only fulfills its water storage function - but also contributes to biodiversity and animal safety.
Gigafactory UK – Smarter Platform Design with the Naue Platform Calculator
The Naue Portal offers a powerful digital toolkit designed to support engineers and contractors in creating smarter, faster and more sustainable geotechnical designs. One of the powerful digital tools is the Naue Platform Calculator intended to design temporary working platforms on weak, cohesive subgrades. Naue Platform follows the general design principles of the BR470 design guideline (Working platforms for tracked plant).
Seabed scour remediation at cruise ship terminal
At ABP Port of Southampton’s City Cruise Terminal, Naue geotextile sand containers have been installed to remediate scour holes in the harbour bottom and prevent further scour. Southampton is the cruise capital of the UK, with over 430 cruise calls departing from the port each year. The port is one of the busiest deep-water ports in the UK and can accommodate any size of cruise ship. The port is also home to the UK’s second largest container terminal.
Coastal defence and flood protection – Scharbeutz, Germany
The approx. 5.4 km long coastline of Scharbeutz, a popular tourist destination, features a wide sandy beach with a beach wall, promenade, road and buildings behind it. This stretch of coast is largely unprotected from storm surges from the northeast.
Secutex® Soft Rock – Geotextile wall Lubmin, Germany
At the seaside resort of Lubmin (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany), the storm surge in 2017 and two storm surges in 2019 led to a substantial decline of the dune due to erosion, so that short-term action was needed.
Secutex® Soft Rock – East Coast Sea Revetment, Singapore
As a part of Singapore’s government’s response to climate change, a sustainable coastal protection structure is required. In the few stretches of the East Coast region, the geosynthetic sand container solution has been proposed to protect the eroded beach. For this project, Secutex® Soft Rock RS has been chosen.
Smart from the ground up – Geosynthetics for energy & water control
From slope reinforcement to hydraulic sealing, Naue’s geosynthetic systems delivered a high-performance, sustainable foundation for this next-generation battery storage facility.
Irrigation of orchards in Spain – Rainwater collection basin
Efficient water storage is essential for agriculture, particularly in regions where water resources are scarce. In Spain, farmers increasingly struggle with seasonal rainfall fluctuations and prolonged droughts, making sustainable irrigation solutions crucial. To secure the water supply for their orchards, large-scale rainwater collection basins were constructed in Teruel and Lleida.
Roadworks to open up the construction site for the replacement of a railway power line
As part of the replacement of 110 kV railway power line between Bingen and Koblenz, continuous access to the individual pylon sites had to be created. This required unpaved roads over which heavy construction vehicles such as concrete mixers, mobile cranes and material transporters could travel safely.
HafenCity Hamburg – Safe foundations despite soft ground
After commissioning in 2019, around 67,000 vehicles have used the new route every day. The particularly critical transition area between the bridge and embankment will remain serviceable in the long term thanks to the optimised and consistently planned system. A project that shows how geosynthetics and innovative foundation technologies can work together to create high-performance infrastructures.
Ground Stability in HafenCity Hamburg: A Secugrid® Solution
With Naue Secugrid®, an innovative solution with scientific support was realised in Hongkongstraße that not only meets today's requirements, but will also withstand future loads - and at the same time connects the highest level of technical safety with economical construction.
Bentofix® X2: Smart GCL for brownfield redevelopment – Sighthill, UK
Naue’s Bentofix® X2 NSP 4900 Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) played a key role in the remediation of a former industrial site in Sighthill, north of Glasgow. The site is being redeveloped for a major urban project including around 800 new homes, infrastructure, green space, retail and community facilities.
Access tracks & crane hardstandings at North Kyle Wind Farm, UK
By integrating advanced geotechnics, North Kyle Wind Farm exemplifies sustainable energy innovation, transforming former coal mining sites into a green power source for future generations.
Reinforced earthwork embankments for a watercourse realignment, UK
The project-specified erosion control at bends, stable embankments using site-won materials, and low hydraulic permeability to manage fluctuating water levels. Additionally, two earthwork embankments were needed for road crossings over the brook.
Sealing of a slurry silo in accordance with the Water Resources Act, Germany
The existing tank, with a concrete base 16 metres in diameter and a steel wall 3 metres high, required subsequent waterproofing to protect the building structure acting as barrier from the aggressive substances contained in the liquid slurry.
Haul roads & compounds for solar park, UK
As there's no shortage of space at Higher Stockbridge, all vehicles and equipment will be stationed on-site throughout the construction period, and rather than installing temporary haul routes across the site during the construction period, it was proposed that permanent access tracks were completed during the initial stages of construction.
Haul roads & compounds for solar park & electricity storage facility, UK
The Bulphan Fen Solar Farm and electricity storage facility is expected to generate sufficient green energy to power over 23,000 homes for the next 35 to 40 years, displacing around 16,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year when compared to electricity generation from non-renewables.
Pioneering port development with geogrids and geocomposites
The port of Brest is undergoing a major expansion, co-financed by the European Union and the Region of Bretagne. New industrial areas are being developed to support the growing marine renewable energy industry.
Base course reinforcement – Onshore enabling works for electrical cable installation, UK
The Moray West Offshore Wind Farm spans approximately 225 square kilometres. This 60-turbine project will contribute 882 megawatts of green energy to the National Grid, enough to supply electricity to about 1.3 million homes, equivalent to 50% of Scottish households.
Bentofix® Green – Reducing landslides – The future of sustainable sealing
In the picturesque Vögelsberg region of Tyrol, large-scale slope failures are a constant threat. Often caused by hydro-meteorological influences, these natural hazards require innovative and sustainable solutions. The EU project OPERANDUM aims to research effective and environmentally friendly measures to reduce landslides.
