Michael E Daily

US Patent:

20100303548, Dec 2, 2010

Filed:

Sep 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/584354

Inventors:

Michael E. Daily - Highland IL, US

International Classification:

E02B 3/12

US Classification:

405 16

Abstract:

This process will provides an efficient cost effective method for reducing and potentially alleviating high bank erosion without using rip rap stone. The process will utilize a series of geotextile islands and sand bag walls interconnected into energy deflecting, erosion control structures. Each geotextile island is constructed from a water-permeable fabric tube with a diameter up to 45 feet. This fabric may be cut into lengths of approximately five to twelve feet, with one end subsequently folded and secured to become a drop shaped geotextile island. The islands will be placed as a hard point connecting structure with an interlocking sand bag wall.