Stabilizing soft agricultural land for heavy crane loads
Solmax supplied 32,500 m² of MIRAFI HMi to stabilize soft agricultural land for crane use, completing winter installation on schedule in four weeks.
Oyster Lake is a coastal dune lake that creates a unique interchange between a natural stormwater lake and the Gulf of Mexico. When a coastal dune lake reaches a high water level, flow breaks through the dune system forming a channel between the lake and the Gulf. The outfall is critical for regulating water levels and mitigating flooding. Oyster Lake’s outfall had become severely degraded and the overall health was strained from major storms and urban growth.
Walton County and other state agencies wanted to reinforce the outfall while preserving the natural vegetation.
More than 2,000 yd² (1,672 m²) of PROPEX® Armormax®, consisting of High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) and Engineered Earth Anchors (EEA), were installed along the channel. This system was selected because it provides slope stabilization and erosion control while promoting vegetation. During installation, 2,000 sea oats were planted within the HPTRM, which is designed to promote vegetation.
After installation, Hurricane Michael (category 4) made landfall 60 mi (97 km) east of Oyster Lake causing winds up to 80 mph (129 km/h), storm surge, and significant rainfall and flooding at the project location. The vegetated slopes of the outfall withstood the extreme conditions, protecting beachfront homes, nearby businesses, underground utilities, a section of Highway 30A, and a bridge that crosses the channel.
Oyster Lake outfall improvement
Oyster Lake outfall improvement
Stabilizing soft agricultural land for heavy crane loads
Solmax supplied 32,500 m² of MIRAFI HMi to stabilize soft agricultural land for crane use, completing winter installation on schedule in four weeks.
Flat Creek Drive road rehab with MIRAFI H2Ri
MIRAFI® H2Ri was installed on Flat Creek Drive in Jackson, Wyoming, to stabilize the subgrade and manage moisture from snowmelt, preventing pavement damage and extending roadway life.
Geosynthetic reinforcement enables fast-tracked yard expansion
A geosynthetic reinforcement solution using MIRAFI RSi enabled the expansion of a 140-acre laydown yard in Pueblo, Colorado, reducing aggregate needs and meeting a fast-tracked construction schedule despite poor soil and remote material sources.