Erosion Control and Revegetation Techniques Using Mechanically Stabilized Earth Slopes

Schiebel, William R.; Ruckman, Albert C.; Barrett, Robert K.; Rodencal, Jeff

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Erosion Control and Revegetation Techniques Using Mechanically Stabilized Earth Slopes

1996-04-01
By Schiebel, William R. ; Ruckman, Albert C. ; Barrett, Robert K.

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Creators:

Schiebel, William R. ; Ruckman, Albert C. ; Barrett, Robert K. ; Rodencal, Jeff
Corporate Creators:

Colorado Transportation Institute ; Tensar Earth Technologies
Corporate Contributors:

Colorado. Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

CDOT/CTI-96-4
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

Colorado. Department of Transportation
Description:

Revegetation and erosion control techniques on reinforced one-to-one slopes were monitored and reported. Two 15 foot (4.6 m) high embankments were constructed with reinforced one-to-one slopes. These four slopes were each finished with six revegetation test sections. The test section characteristics provided a broad range of aesthetic and economic examples. The test sections were monitored for vegetation success and eroded material. The study was conducted in a semiarid climate. It is concluded that: 1) Irrigation commensurate with evapotranspiration rates and precipitation will be necessary in semiarid climates; 2) Slope orientation will have an impact on revegetation success; 3) Any of the studied revegetation test sections offer excellent erosion control; and 4) Vegetated one-to-one slopes can offer the designer an aesthetic and economic alternative to vertical retaining walls.
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[PDF - 2.75 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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