Testing of Erosion Control Products
Testing of Erosion Control Products
(OP)
{Cross Posted to Flood/Storm}
Is there anyplace that routinely generates test data for erosion control products or procedures (i.e., different kinds of materials for matting, planting techniques, different kinds of grasses, and so on)? Specifically, a lab that actually deploys these products and procedures to a "real-world" testbed, outside on a parcel of land somewhere, and then either sprays water on them or waits for rainfall.
Also, is there a similar facility that tests sedimentation control structures?
Thanks in advance.
Is there anyplace that routinely generates test data for erosion control products or procedures (i.e., different kinds of materials for matting, planting techniques, different kinds of grasses, and so on)? Specifically, a lab that actually deploys these products and procedures to a "real-world" testbed, outside on a parcel of land somewhere, and then either sprays water on them or waits for rainfall.
Also, is there a similar facility that tests sedimentation control structures?
Thanks in advance.





RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
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RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
There is some data that has been produced by the Minnesota Erosion Control Association. Check their site
RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
Other than that, many states (in addition to the reference to Texas, above) evaluate erosion control measures. Unfortunately, I think you'll have to contact each one individually to see what they're doing.
RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
for general information on our buoyant frond systems which by the creation of viscous drag stop erosion of the seabed or river bed and build up sediment banks in the fronds.
RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
RE: Testing of Erosion Control Products
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/programs/stormwater/
Dr. McLaughlin's home page:
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/lockers/McLaughlin_R/index.html