Erosion control Islands in high bank stream remediation
OwnerMichael E. Dailyinventor
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Abstract
This process will provides an efficient cost effective method for reducing and potentially alleviating high bank erosion without using rip rap stone. The process will utilize a series of geotextile islands and sand bag walls interconnected into energy deflecting, erosion control structures. Each geotextile island is constructed from a water-permeable fabric tube with a diameter up to 45 feet. This fabric may be cut into lengths of approximately five to twelve feet, with one end subsequently folded and secured to become a drop shaped geotextile island. The islands will be placed as a hard point connecting structure with an interlocking sand bag wall.
Claims1
Unique features of this method of high bank erosion control include:
- The use of geobags created by sealing the bottom of a geotextile material tube and standing it on end to create a drop shaped structure instead of the normally utilized tube structure running lengthwise with the bank.
- The use of sand bags filled with a growing medium and seeds to create a living wall.
- The modification of a concrete bucket to include spring clamps to hold the geobag islands upright during filling.
- The use of the combined island and wall structures as hard points and guide structures to divert high flow, high velocity waters from high bank areas being eroded.
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