Environment-Friendly Bank Protections

摘要

Embankments along navigation canals and rivers usually require a protection against the erosive forces of currents and waves. Up to now, in most cases riprap, concrete blocks or sheet-pilings have been applied. However, the increased public awareness about more environment-friendly solutions has been leading to greater attention for design criteria for protective structures allowing the presence of vegetation. After surveying several types of environment-friendly protections the recently-developed design rules for two particular structures are presented. In addition, the authors will also present a summary of the expected outcome of research projects being carried out presently.