Evaluation of Erosion Resistance of Mattress-Type Gabion through Full-Scale Steep-Slope Flume Experiments

Puntos clave

• The aim is to evaluate the erosion resistance of mattress-type gabions in steep slopes under hydraulic conditions.
• Conducted full-scale hydraulic experiments in a steep-slope flume with a 13/100 gradient.
• Referenced ASTM D6460 test methods for evaluating erosion control performance.
• Compared results with previous vegetative mat studies to assess effectiveness.
• Mattress-type gabions maintained erosion resistance up to approximately 260 N/m².
• This resistance is 2-4 times higher than results from previous vegetative mat methods.
• The findings support the usage of mattress-type gabions as an effective eco-friendly solution for riverbank protection.

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