GEOMATRIX HELPS SOLVE SOIL EROSION

An effective erosion control method is described that has been used in New Mexico, and can be adapted for highway department use - for ditches or other areas where constant runoff causes erosion problems. The project in Elephant Butte Irrigation District includes a total of 327 miles of canals and laterals, and 200 miles of drains. The erosion control material used is a 3-dimensional, semi-rigid geomatrix made of non-woven, polyester fabric. It is permeable, lightweight and rot-proof, and provides virtually permanent erosion control. The installation of the material is briefly described.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Publication Date: 1987-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 44
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Ditches; Erosion control; Facilities; Installation; Nonwoven textiles; Polyester resins; Runoff
• Old TRIS Terms: Geomatrix
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00462978
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1987 12:00AM