Geotextile sand containers provide flexible erosion protection and scour protection
Secutex® Soft Rock geotextile sand containers are engineered to offer robust and adaptable solutions for erosion control and scour protection in coastal and hydraulic engineering projects. Manufactured from needle-punched Secutex® nonwoven filter geotextiles, these sand-filled containers serve as versatile building elements that effectively mitigate erosion along shorelines, riverbanks, and underwater structures. Their flexible design allows them to conform to various terrains, providing a stable and durable barrier against hydraulic forces. Secutex® Soft Rock containers are available in single-layer configurations for covered applications and double-layer versions with integrated surface protection for exposed conditions, ensuring long-term performance and seamless integration into natural environments.
Additionally, the Secutex® Green Soft Rock variant is made from biodegradable raw materials, offering an eco-friendly alternative for temporary applications where natural decomposition is desired. These geotextile sand containers are ideal for applications such as coastal defence, riverbank stabilisation, flood protection, and offshore installations, delivering effective and sustainable erosion control solutions.
What are Sand Containers?
Sand containers are flexible geosynthetic materials used to stabilize and protect shoreline and coastal areas. They are made of durable geotextiles filled with sand to create an adaptable and effective protective barrier.
Naue’s sand containers, such as the Secutex® Soft Rock series, are designed to prevent erosion and scour at shorelines and coastal areas. They adapt flexibly to substrate conditions and offer high protection against wave energy and water currents. These properties make them ideal for applications in coastal protection, river regulation, and flood control.
Applications:
- Coastal Protection: Protects against wave energy and erosion.
- River Regulation: Stabilizes riverbeds and banks.
- Flood Control: Prevents flooding and erosion damage.
- Harbour Construction: Protects harbour structures and shorelines.
- Slope Stabilization: Prevents soil erosion and landslides.
- Offshore Wind Farms: Protects foundations against erosion and currents.
Advantages of Sand Containers:
- High Flexibility: Adapts to uneven substrates and movements.
- Long-Term Stability: Resistant to wave energy and water currents.
- Easy Installation: Quick and efficient placement, reducing construction time and costs.
- Eco-Friendly: Uses biodegradable materials like Secutex® Green.
- Sustainability: Reduces environmental footprint with durable and reusable solutions.
Secutex® Soft Rock geotextile sand containers
Also known as sand bags are manufactured from needle-punched Secutex® nonwoven filter geotextiles. Geotextile sand containers (GSC) are made for encapsulating granular material and are used as building element. In addition to single-layer nonwoven GSCs for covered applications, double-layer nonwoven GSCs are available. They have an integrated surface protection made of rough fibres for exposed conditions and are visually well suited for a sandy environment.
