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The Appropriate Use of Engineered Earth Solutions
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Multiple technologies are available for stabilizing and protecting steepened slopes, banks, and levees. Engineered Earth Solutions are innovative technologies that use geosynthetic materials and natural vegetation to reinforce earthen structures, providing increased geotechnical stability and reduced erosion. It is important to understand the different design requirements and geometric limitations of these technologies in order to optimize the solution for your project. What is the most efficient solution for the project? How steep of a slope can be built or protected with these systems? How does normal water level in a channel affect the overall design? Can the in-situ soil be re-used on the project?
This article presents design information for the use of solutions such as Engineered Earth Armoring Solutions® (EEAS), Engineered Wrap-Faced Vegetated Solutions (EWVS), and Engineered Bank Stabilization (EBS) when considering the following:
• Which hydraulic and environmental conditions need to be evaluated?
• How can the systems be modeled from a geotechnical perspective?
• What are the critical aspects of overall geometry and constructability?
Author
By Drew Loizeaux, P.E., Engineering Services Manager, Propex Operating Company LLCLearning Objectives
At the conclusion of this article, the reader should be able to understand the following:
• Characteristics and distinctions of Engineered Earth Solutions
• How to select/fit Engineered Earth Solutions to various site conditions
• Basic design principles for these technologies
• Installation and construction considerations for successful projects
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