Anchoring of the
completed system may be advisable, due to steep slopes or high water velocities. This
anchoring is usually done at the upstream edges and in areas where excessive turbulence
may occur. While all engineering data used to design a project is based on unanchored
mats, anchoring offers an additional margin of safety and is often recommended.
Once placed,
clamped and anchored, the Cable Concrete erosion control system can receive a variety of
surface treatments. Washed rock can be dropped between the blocks for a clean, unvegetated
look. Black dirt can be spread between the blocks and the area seeded for a fully
vegetated, easily mowed surface. Or it can be left unfinished, allowing sediment and
natural growth to determine final appearance.
CABLE CONCRETE APPLICATIONS
- Lakeshore Protection.
- Riverbank Protection.
- Landfill Drainage Systems.
- Stormwater Pipe and Box Culvert Outlets.
- Boat Ramps / Access Roads / Fire Lanes / Low Water
Crossings.
- Channel Lining.
- Spillways.
- Dike and Dam Overflow Protection.
- Bridge Pier and Abutment Scour Protection.
- Temporary and Emergency Erosion Control.
CABLE CONCRETE BENEFITS
- Cost-effective solution to severe erosion needs.
- Precast mats with preattached geotextile speed installation
and quality of finished project.
- Easily maintained when vegetated or rock filled.
- Highly resistant to ice damage and freeze-thaw cycle.
- Allows safe pedestrian access.
- Flexible mats can conform to existing ground contours,
minimizing site preparation.
- Mats can be removed and reused as future site use or
hydrologic data changes.
- Local precaster manufactures Cable Concrete to exacting
specifications, that exceed both federal and state D.O.T. material requirements and
assures a quality product.
