MANTELS FOR EROSION CONTROL IN DIKES

concrete dikes

A dam is a structure made of concrete, stone or selected earth material that is built with the aim of containing water, preventing its passage. They can be built perpendicular or parallel to the watercourse that is intended to be contained.

In dikes formed from the material selected from the site, it is important to consider an additional coating to control lateral erosion that may occur on the slopes, because this type of structures may be in constant contact with water. 

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For this we have the PECE or rolled products for erosion control, which are temporary or permanent geosynthetic blankets, specifically designed to control the erosive process. In this case, the use of permanent TRM type PECEs (three-dimensional synthetic mats of high resistance and durability) is required.

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The TERRATRAC TRM 50 blanket is a long-term permanent PECE, of natural green color that integrates very well with the environment, rollable, easy and fast installation, that presents high resistance against the hydrodynamic forces present in slopes and channels, that eliminates the abrasion of the erosive agents on the soil, controlling the runoff that can be presented from the crown of the slope and reduces the speed of the water flow.

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Finally, it has thickness and voids to house and protect the seeds and organic matter necessary for the growth of the symbiotic microorganism, which promote the establishment of new vegetation.