Articulated Concrete Block System – Cable Concrete®
Product Specifications
Cable Concrete®
Articulated Concrete Block System
One of the most up-to-date erosion control materials, Cable Concrete®, integrates strong flexible stainless steel cables into a high-strength concrete providing durability and flexibility. Teamed up with a polyester geotextile base cloth and available in four weights, Cable Concrete® articulated concrete block system provides maximum protection while allowing you to economically meet the requirements of your project from severe to minor erosion protection needs.
Benefits of Cable Concrete®
- No on-site assembly
- Minimal site preparation
- Easy to install and can be cut to fit various places
- Comes with pre-attached filter cloth for consistent placement
- Highly resistant to ice damage and freeze-thaw cycle
- Mats can be removed and reused on future sites
Applications
- Rip Rap alternate
- Riverbank stabilization
- Sewage lagoon slopes
- Access ramps/boat launches
- Low-level crossings
- Scour protection at culvert outlets
Features
- Made with air entrained concrete for durability and freeze-thaw fracture resistance
- Cables are looped on all mat edges to allow mat-to-mat connection and optional anchoring
- Conforms to existing ground contours
- Provides water permeability and vegetation growth
- Allows for articulation, ranging from 20° to 60° – depending upon the block size chosen
- Manufactured to specifications exceeding both federal, provincial MTO and state D.O.T. material requirements
