DURA-GUARD™ MARINE MATTRESSES
DURA-GUARD™ MARINE MATTRESSES
DURA-GUARD™ Marine Mattresses are constructed of a durable co-polymeric reinforcement grid fabricated into low profile mattress shaped containers that can be filled with locally available materials such as crushed rock, broken concrete, bricks, tile, oyster shells, etc.
They are relatively low in cost and due to their flexible and porous construction they are able to absorb wave and wind energy, thereby reducing the scour problems associated with sea defenses such as rigid concrete .
DURA-GUARD™ Marine Mattresses can also be placed on sloping hill sides or as as a base for vertical walls constructed of stacked courses of gabion baskets.
DURA-GUARD™ Marine Mattresses are durable and more economical than type 316L stainless steel. They are resistant to salt water corrosion and all naturally occurring forms of chemical, biological and environmental degradation.
Typical Applications and Use Cases:
DURA-GUARD marine mattresses are specifically designed to control erosion and protect shorelines, islands, and marine edges. The mattresses are used in a variety of applications, including the following:
- Marine mattresses are used in coastal erosion control and revetment projects such as retaining walls, masonry, and other coastal barricades.
- DURA-GUARD mattresses offer scour protection at the end of bridge piers and abutments.
- The mattresses can be placed along breakwater foundations and cores to prevent coastal erosion.
- DURA-GUARD marine mattresses are used as channel linings and help stabilize submerged coral reefs.
- For vertical walls made with stacked mattress gabion baskets, marine mattresses serve as a durable base layer.
- Marine mattresses work well to reinforce causeways, levees, and dikes.
- DURA-GUARD marine mattresses can also be used for sediment capping, which helps minimize contaminant uptake.
PERFORMANCE:
DURA-GUARD™ Marine Mattresses provide increased hydraulic performance and construction advantages ... also more economical than conventional solutions such as rip-rap and stainless steel.
They also conform to land contours and site configurations while resisting scour far better than rigid systems. Because the co-polymer grids resist all naturally occurring forms of chemical, biological and environmental degradation, they are specified for salt water, industrial run-off conditions and contaminated sediment capping where other types of materials would deteriorate rapidly.
DURA-GUARD™ Marine Mattresses are available in various styles and thickness options to meet specific project requirements and are a durable, noncorrosive solution to many coastal and inland waterway erosion problems.
DURA-GUARD™ Marine Mattresses owe their strength and durability to high performance geo-synthetic reinforcement grids.
How DURA-GUARD Marine Mattresses Work
All DURA-GUARD marine mattresses feature co-polymeric reinforcement grids that consist of polymer chains that link together to form a strong, durable structure. Customers have the option of filling their marine mattresses with crushed stone, recycled concrete, bricks, oyster shells, and other locally available materials to ensure optimal protection against the elements and erosion.
The porosity of our DURA-GUARD mattresses helps reduce wave energy by allowing water to easily pass through. Unlike concrete systems that reflect energy instead of absorbing it, our mattresses offer a flexible design that aligns with tidal movements and sediment shifting.
SHOWN ABOVE IS A TYPICAL 12 ft LONG DURA-GUARD™ GABION BASKET WALL WITH BASE MATTRESS
DURA-GUARD™ MARINE MATTRESSES ARE DESIGNED TO BE FILLED IN PLACE OR WITH REINFORCEMENT, FILLED AND LIFTED WITH A CRANE
Why Choose Gabion Supply
With many years of proven experience in marine environments and coastal engineering projects, Gabion Supply is a trusted marine mattress provider. Our high-quality co-polymeric reinforcement grids are specifically manufactured for lasting use and long life, and we provide ongoing support throughout the entire design and installation process.
We also offer nationwide shipping, and you can always consult with our technicians if you have any questions or concerns following your installation. To learn more about our DURA-GUARD marine mattresses and other products and services, contact the team at Gabion Supply today.
