Hydraulic test to develop design criteria for the use of Reno mattresses

Abstract

The present study was aimed at evaluating the performance of Maccaferri mattress products when used as river and canal bank and bed revetment. A hydraulic testing program was developed and undertaken to provide experimental data pertaining to the performance of reno mattresses. Test data were utilized to develop reliable design criteria for Maccaferri reno mattresses. Major tasks include: 1. To review the existing design methodologies and field application experience pertaining to gabions and mattresses. 2. To determine the roughness of revet mattresses. 3. To evaluate requirements of underlying granular filters or filter cloth layers. 4. To evaluate the stability of mattresses subjected to various flow conditions. 5. To analyze test results and develop design criteria applicable to mattress protection designs.