Coastal protection measures are designed to protect inland flooding and minimise the erosion of the coastline caused by the constant motion of the sea. Geosynthetics are used in various coastal protection applications such as filters in dykes and dams, for foundations under groynes and breakwaters, as well as by using geotextile containers as structural elements in groynes, seawalls, breakers or for bed and embankment stabi lisation.

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Geosynthetics are used as filters, sealing elements as well as for scour protection in flowing waters. Natural construction materials are often found to be inadequate in performance without significant over-engineering - the use of geosynthetics is frequently required in support of natural systems for both performance and savings. Ecological aspects play an important role in hydraulic engineering as it is im port ant to protect as well as preserve the natural flora and fauna habitat. Systems from NAUE offer ecological, technical as well as economic benefits together in a single solution.

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For centuries, water has been stored or transported in manmade canals and reservoirs to make it usable for transportation, as a source of energy, or for irrigation. A wide range of geosynthetic products can be used in order to create more efficient shipping routes, including those used for the construction or repair of canals and docks. Geosynthetics facilitate economical and ecological methods for the construction of retention reservoirs or barrages.

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For dyke applications, geosynthetics perform important functions, such as long-term stability and waterproofing. Geosynthetics from NAUE have been used in these exacting applications for decades.

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