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Rivers, Lakes and Channels - Shallow Revetments <35º

Enkamat A20 being laid onto reed rhizome rich mud for reed margin re instatement. See Eco 48.

The outside bend of a high energy river has been protected with a

This new river revetment of high ecological value is derived from a robust stone mattress - a

Enkamat A20 is applied for erosion protection to new soil subject to turbulant flows during reed reinstatement. See Eco 48.

New river banks in high energy river location combine also deliver high ecological value using a geomac here being installed. See Eco 37B.

Shallow revetments <35º are usually geotechnically stable. They may have exposed loose soil that requires bio-engineering.

The choice of solution will depend on the severity of the risk.

Low erosion risk = <1.5m/s (Click Here)

Medium erosion risk = <3m/s (Click Here)

High erosion risk = >3m/s (Click Here)

High erosion risk = >4m/s and the aggressive conditions rule out plant success (Click Here)

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