What is a swamp matt?
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What is a swamp matt?
Swamp Mats (also known as Cable Mats, Swamp Pads or Digger Mats) are used by excavators that are operating on soft ground. These mats are supplied with cables in both ends of the mat; the machine can “grab” the mat and swing it in front of the machine to travel and work in poor soil conditions.
What are mud mats?
Mud Mats consist of pocketed, double-wall, high-strength fabric with high tensile reinforcing ribs confined within each sleeve which allows for easy deployment and amazing structural stability.
What are timber mats used for?
Timber mats are used for temporary access roads, work pads, staging areas, and to stabilize the ground beneath heavy equipment, dissipating heavy loads and providing equipment stability. For short-term water crossings over narrow spans timber mats (also referred to as bridge mats) or crane mats may be an option.
What is construction mat?
Hardwood construction mats are hardwood planks laid side by side to allow easier transport and stable foundations. Hardwood mats are cheaper than their composite counterparts, but are prone to rot and damage, giving them a short lifespan. Composite mats fulfill the same functions as timber mats.
What is a mud mat in construction?
We use the term “Mud Slab” or “Mud Mat” to describe a concrete slab that is poured on the ground. This slab allows you to have a solid area from which to tie your forms down too. It also allows you to keep you rebar and formwork clean and out of the mud. It has not structural value, but gives you a good work area.
How much do timber mats cost?
Used Inventory
| Location | Size | Price |
| Houston, Tx | 8×14/8×16 Laminated Mat | $25.00 |
| Houston, Tx | 18’x4’x12″ Crane Mat | $75.00 |
| Houston, Tx | 16’x4’x12″ Crane Mat | $200.00 |
| Houston, Tx | 8’x4’x12″ Crane Mat | $125.00 |
Are timber mats treated?
Acceptable service life for a timber mat ranges from 18 to 48 months. The EMTEK equivalent to a timber mat is constructed using hardwood laminated billets with a certified grade of Fb-3100 psi. Billets are pressure treated for decay resistance and through-bolted to form the finished width of the mat with steel edges.
What are mat foundations?
A mat foundation is a shallow concrete foundation that sits on or just below the ground. Builders also refer to it as a slab foundation. Mat foundations are usually applied to light, pre-engineered buildings with flexible walls and rigid frames. They can be used on poor soil conditions that have a uniform consistency.
What is the difference between raft and mat foundation?
Usually, mat foundation is spread over the entire area of the structure it is supporting. Raft foundation is generally used to support structures like residential or commercial buildings where soil condition is poor, storage tanks, silos, foundations for heavy industrial equipment etc.
