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| Author(s): | Cabalka, Dwight A.;
Lancaster, Tim |
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| Author Affiliation: | Cabalka: American Excelsior Company-Earth Science Division, Arlington, TX; and Lancaster: North American Green, Evansville IN |
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| Title: | Comparative study of erosion control blankets (ECBs) and bonded fiber matrices |
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| Column Name: | Research and development
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| Section: | Poster presentations
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| Meeting Info.: | Nashville, TN: February 25-28, 1997 |
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| Source: | International Erosion Control Association Proceedings 28:Erosion Control and the Environment...Working in Harmony. February 1997, p. 539-551. |
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| Publishing Information: | Steamboat Springs, CO: International Erosion Control Association |
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| # of Pages: | 13 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Erosion control; Protective covers; Geotextile fabrics; Comparisons; Pros and cons; Costs; Performance
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Over the past 30 years, Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) have become the preferred method of temporary erosion protection on a variety of applications, including both slopes and channels. ECBs are supplied in roll form and are secured using mechanical anchorage methods which ensure that the materials provide the necessary service life to control erosion and to enhance establishment of vegetation. In the past three years, a new type of hydraulically-applied mulch, the "bonded fiber matrix," has been developed and marketed supposedly as an "equivalent" material to ECBs. Unlike ECBs, bonded fiber matrices are applied using hydraulic mulching equipment and use chemical adhesives to secure the organic mulch to the exposed subgrade. Although promoted as an "equal" to mechanical interlocked and anchored ECBs, the performance of bonded fiber matrices in the field has proved to be inferior. This paper compares ECBs and bonded fiber matrices, based on material characteristics, installation/application requirements, erosion control performance, revegetation aspects and system cost/benefit analysis." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 2 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Cabalka, D. A., and T. Lancaster. 1997. Comparative study of erosion control blankets (ECBs) and bonded fiber matrices. Int. Erosion Control Assoc. Proc. p. 539-551. |
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