Weirs, Culverts and Transverse Structures
2020
LAMPHOON PROVINCE - - Thailand
Tipakorn CO., Ltd.
NONG SLIK WEIR RETIFICATION PROJECT
Problem
The objective of weirs is to reduce the attitude of the river to transport sediment material downstream, protecting at the same time river flanks. This attitude is achieved by reducing longitudinal river slope through backfilling.
Solution
Comparing all available solutions, Maccaferri Gabions and Reno Mattresses solution has the following advantages: • Permeability • Flexibility • Ease of installation • Ease of maintenance • Environmental footprint).friendliness (greening and low carbon The following products were used in order to construct the 3m height weir: Galmac Gabion 2x1x0.5 27,382 m3 Galmac Gabion 2x1x1 440 m3 Galmac Reno Mattress 2x1x0.3 2,173.20 m2 The productivity rate was equal to 0-50 m3 per man per day.