Flexible and resilient, Tensar's Triton Marine Mattresses adapt to the most difficult conditions, provide durable solutions that reduce costs, and resist scour far better than rigid systems. And because they feature Tensar UX Geogrids, they resist all naturally occurring forms of chemical, biological and environmental degradation – from salt water to industrial runoff to contaminated sediments. That’s why they’re often specified for aggressive site conditions where other types of materials would rapidly deteriorate.
Construction and protection projects along eroding coastal areas and waterways are among the most challenging to undertake. Irregular land contours, variable subgrades, continuous scour and a variety of harsh conditions can make any project increasingly difficult to stage and execute.
A polymeric marine mattress or “gabion mat” is a cage structure composed of strong yet flexible Tensar® Geogrid filled with aggregate. The mattresses are placed perpendicular to the shoreline and contour to it in a way that creates a gradual transition which dampens wave energy before it hits the shore.
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Download this chart to compare the pros and cons of four popular scour protection methods. Learn about the analysis here.
In a seven year study, Triton Mattresses prove to
be most effective at shoreline protection.
For 23 years, Triton Mattresses have protected
the beaches of this state park, even when faced
with major storm events.
Triton chosen for this award-winning project
due to future maintenance needs and
low-profile armoring.
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