Civil Engineering

Dykes

A wide variety of geosynthetics to contribute to the stability of dykes and embankments

Erosion is a risk when dykes are under regular attack, while 'piping' may cause serious damage during high water. Geotextiles can be used for soil stability while 3D erosion prevention mats can be installed above water level.

Enka-Tex placed as vertical screen forms a filter layer to avoid piping. Enkamat erosion control mats prevent erosion of the embankment. Enka-Fix with precast concrete blocks, or Enka-Mattress, withstand heavy wave attacks.

Dykes can fail through loss of overall stability, loss of foundation stability, or bearing capacity failure. Horizontal base layers prevent extremely soft silt layers from being squeezed out, and contribute to overall stability against sliding and skip circles.

OUR SOLUTION

Building dykes on weak soils by using heavy-duty woven reinforcing fabrics is a proven technology.

Enka-tex as vertical screen

  • Forms a filter layer to avoid piping.
  • Water, but not sand, passes through the base of dyke.
Enka-tex as vertical screen
Enkamat as erosion protection

Enkamat as erosion protection

  • Protects embankments from erosion.
  • Enables vegetation growth.

Enka-Fix and Enka-Mattress

Below water level Enka-Fix with precast concrete blocks, or Enka-Mattress, withstand heavy wave attacks.

Enka-Fix and Enka-Mattress
Functions
  • Reinforcement.
  • Preventing piping.
  • Separation.

  • Filtration.

  • Erosion protection.

Related Products

Enkagrid PRO

Enkagrid MAX

Enka®LoopPile

Enka®Mattress

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