When gabion baskets failed to prevent continuous slope failure on the hill behind the Metal Art Museum, a solution was needed to provide permanent slope stabilization. It was critical that the slope be stabilized against both global and surficial failure.
To provide a geotechnically sound alternative, soil nails were used to stabilize the deep-seated failure and the PROPEX® Armormax® and Engineered Earth Armoring Solutions® was chosen to provide surficial stability.
With its combination of the High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) and PROPEX Armormax Engineered Earth Anchors®, this system provided a dynamic erosion control and slope stabilization solution and allowed for shorter and less soil nails to be used than originally designed. The HPTRM component is engineered to lock-in seeds and moisture, promoting rapid root development and allowing the slope to vegetate quickly.
Soil nails were installed to address deep-seated slope failure, while PROPEX® Armormax® provided surficial stability and erosion control.
The PROPEX® Armormax® system, featuring HPTRM and Engineered Earth Anchors®, reduced the need for additional soil nails while stabilizing the slope
The HPTRM locked in seeds and moisture, promoting rapid root development and ensuring long-term vegetation growth on the slope
Wildwood channel restoration achieved with GEOTUBE dewatering containers
NJDOT restored Wildwood’s waterways using GEOTUBE® GT500 units to dewater more than 110,000 yd³ of dredged sediment, meeting strict discharge standards and optimizing tight urban laydown space.
Sacramento Area Sanitary District uses PROPEX erosion-control systems protect exposed infrastructure across 12 creek sites
Sacramento Area Sanitary District partnered with Solmax to stabilize 12 Sacramento creeks impacted by flooding. Innovative solutions were tailored for each site, enhancing resilience and natural aesthetics. Five more sites will begin construction in 2025 to expand the project’s impact.
Road stabilization in Converse County with MIRAFI
Converse County, WY stabilized Mormon Canyon Road using 30,000 yd² of MIRAFI® RS380i. The geosynthetic reinforced soft clay soils, resisted wind uplift, improved roadway life, and reduced future maintenance.