Introduction To Platipus Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions

Controlled Overtopping For Estuary Banks

Project Specification:

The Platipus^® ARGS has been used successfully throughout the world in post cyclone flood defence reconstruction work. Applications include securing high strength turf reinforcement matting within the flood bank, wave and overtopping zone. This prevents erosion due to wave attack and scour due to flow velocities of up to 5.5m/s on the back face. Turf reinforcement treatment can allow design overtopping depths of up to 0.7m for more than 8 hours, removing the need to add height to flood banks which may often be subject to bearing capacity failure and continual settlement.

In addition to our standard ARGS, bespoke anchoring solutions for interlocking concrete revetment mats allow high velocities to be accommodated without uplift, ideal in spillway and wave attack situations.