Terra-Lock® anchoring
Salix using Terra-Lock anchor is a turnkey solution for soil erosion control, soil stabilisation and geotechnical stability utilising Salix Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM’s) with Gripple Terra-Lock Ground Anchors.
The Salix and Terra-Lock System gains its stability by coupling key engineering principles with specifically designed products to successfully utilise the natural properties of on-site materials.
Gripple’s innovative ‘grip’ and ‘pull’ technology is complemented by it’s Terra-Lock anchor systems and a Salix TRM (Turf Reinforcement Matting) to deliver a comprehensive trusted solution.
TRM’s – Salix supply a range of high performance TRM’s for use in high velocity flow conditions and steep slopes. These can be composite geomats such as our Vmax C350, C500, or Woven products such as Salix PP5 – Extreme. We also have the ability to supply TRM’s as a fully mature reinforced turf.
This product range is called Shear Stress Turf (SST). Any of the Vmax range or Woven Geomats can be used as the reinforcing element of the SST.
Salix can provide technical support to assist in the selection of the correct TRM to suit specific site conditions such as a vegetated spillway in an over topping environment. We can also advise on the selection of appropriate vegetation species for each application.
Gripple Terra-Lock Anchors – Prevent bulk earth movement by locking into stable soil beneath potential failure planes, thus increasing factors of safety.
The innovative install and ‘flip’ of the Terra-Lock anchor means the soil’s engineering properties can be accessed with minimal disturbance.
Salix using Gripple TL-P™ Pins
Permanent TRM’s such as the Vmax range are designed to be strong and rigid to take high flows and are therefore far less flexible than biodegradable erosion control blankets. Therefore, they require high performance pinning on well prepared, seeded soils.
This ensures good contact with the surface and prevents the TRM from lifting whilst vegetation establishes a strong root system. TL-P pins come in 200mm and 300mm lengths with options for Hard and Soft ground.
