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Shoreline Stabilization System and Method
A shoreline stabilization system and method are provided, comprising one or more base layers of a non-woven plastic matrix positioned on a shoreline, wherein the base layer is at least partially submerged in the water. A second layer of non-woven plastic matrix positioned on top of the base layer, wherein the second layer is at least partially submerged in the water, and wherein the second layer is pre-planted with one or more selected plants such as smooth cord grass (Spartina alterniflora), seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum), torpedo grass (Panicum repens), and/or bull rush (genus Scirpus). Other selected plants are inserted into holes in the base layer such as bunchgrass, tussock, and/or sunshine vetivergrass (Chrysopgon zizanioides). The base layer and the second layer are anchored to the shoreline by a plurality of anchors sufficient to cause the base layer to conform to the shoreline. The assembled system provides protection from wave energies, while allowing for plant and root growth to further reinforce the shoreline.
Shoreline Stabilization System and Method
A shoreline stabilization system and method are provided, comprising one or more base layers of a non-woven plastic matrix positioned on a shoreline, wherein the base layer is at least partially submerged in the water. A second layer of non-woven plastic matrix positioned on top of the base layer, wherein the second layer is at least partially submerged in the water, and wherein the second layer is pre-planted with one or more selected plants such as smooth cord grass (Spartina alterniflora), seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum), torpedo grass (Panicum repens), and/or bull rush (genus Scirpus). Other selected plants are inserted into holes in the base layer such as bunchgrass, tussock, and/or sunshine vetivergrass (Chrysopgon zizanioides). The base layer and the second layer are anchored to the shoreline by a plurality of anchors sufficient to cause the base layer to conform to the shoreline. The assembled system provides protection from wave energies, while allowing for plant and root growth to further reinforce the shoreline.
Shoreline Stabilization System and Method
MARTIN TED (author) / MARTIN CHAD (author)
2015-10-15
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
E02B
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
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Wasserbau