Time & Cost Saving Installation With Long Term Benefits
RCR-12® | Drainage Channel Solution
Drainage Channel Site Preparation
Completed RCR® Application in Drainage Channel
Project Objectives Using Reinforced Concrete Roll®
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Jefferson Parish in Louisana chose to install RCR-12® in this drainage ditch that was eroding from the center outward due to the rising water line which would compromise adjacent housing and property.
PROJECT GOAL
Protect the slopes and provide means for directional water flow from outfalls, significantly upgrade site conditions.
RCR® AS A SOLUTION TO
- Ditch Stability
- Reduce installation downtime challenges
- Long-term erosion control
- Costly repair and replacement
PRE-EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS:
- Subgrade CBR <5%
- Soft clays/vegetation, exisiting water in channel during installation
- Existing erosion from the center moving outward compromising the slope
Applying RCR-12® To Control Long-Term Problematic Erosion
Jefferson Parish was able to successfully install a 96' section of RCR-12® to stabilize a channel primarily used for drainage. Water levels fluctuate weekly, causing erosion that compromises the slope. The beginning and termination of the ditch tie into a 4' concrete culvert, which was easily transitioned using Reinforced Concrete Roll® and traditional poured concrete. Concrete bags were used in a "bag wall" method to provide erosion control, support, and a smooth transition between the material and the existing concrete pipe. The RCR® provided slope stability against the low CBR and soft clays.
The municipality completed this job in two working days. Using ITL RCR® saved Jefferson Parish labor, time, and cost and added considerable longevity to this problematic ditch. Overall, cost savings were reported as $48,000.
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Leo Cortez | Product Manager
Cell: (509) 770-0602
Email: leoc@inlandtarp.com