Riverbank protection systems consist of structures or a set of works designed to protect riverbanks. They are intended to safeguard these areas against phenomena such as fluvial erosion (caused by the wearing of riverbanks due to water flow), flooding, river overflows, and the scouring of slopes and adjacent structures.
For their construction, various geosynthetics are employed, including geocells, hydro-bags, sheet piles, and textile formworks. These materials allow the development of efficient and adaptable solutions under all types of geotechnical conditions, with the objective of providing stability and integrity to riverbank zones.
Products used
Geocells
Geobags
Sheet piles
Textile formwork
Geogrids
Geotextile
Geocells
Geobags
Sheet piles
Textile formwork
Geogrids
Geotextile
Application sectors
Mining
Agriculture
Urban development
Road infrastructure
Ports and Airports
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Sanitation
Mining
Agriculture
Urban development
Road infrastructure
Ports and Airports
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Sanitation
Mining
Agriculture
Urban development
Road infrastructure
Ports and Airports
Energy
Hydrocarbons
Sanitation
Selected projects
Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
Quebrada Corrales, Tumbes, Peru
Quebrada La Jardina, Tumbes, Peru
Casma River – Huarmey, Áncash, Peru
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Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
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Petrotal Lot 95 – Ucayali River, Loreto, Peru
Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
Quebrada Corrales, Tumbes, Peru
Quebrada La Jardina, Tumbes, Peru
Casma River – Huarmey, Áncash, Peru
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Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
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Petrotal Lot 95 – Ucayali River, Loreto, Peru
Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
Along the section between Pueblo Nuevo and the La Palma intake, covering approximately 33 km on the left bank of the Zarumilla River, geosynthetic solutions were implemented to mitigate the effects of peak flood events.
Two applications were defined based on hydraulic conditions: the first consisted of geocells on the slope and geotextile bags at the anti-scour toe, while the second involved geotextile bags distributed along the entire slope.
These flexible structures improved resistance against scour and reduced the risk of progressive erosion. The application of geosynthetics provided an efficient and rapidly installed solution in a highly vulnerable area.
Quebrada Corrales, Tumbes, Peru
Within the framework of the Tumbes River Riverbank Protection Project – Package 2, the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) executed a strategic intervention in Quebrada Corrales through the construction of longitudinal and transverse dikes, aimed at reducing flood risk due to the activation of the ravine.
For this purpose, concrete-filled geocells were implemented on the slopes, along with Hydro-bags as an anti-scour solution, improving the stability of the hydraulic infrastructure.
This combination of technologies effectively protected more than 24,000 inhabitants and exposed agricultural areas, ensuring a robust technical solution adaptable to the geomorphological conditions of the zone. Additionally, the construction efficiency and resistance of geosynthetics contributed to safe, durable, and sustainable execution in the face of extreme climatic events.
Quebrada La Jardina, Tumbes, Peru
As part of the Tumbes River Riverbank Protection Project – Package 2, the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) executed the riverbank protection works at Quebrada La Jardina in the Tumbes region.
This strategic project included the construction of transverse and longitudinal dikes to protect more than 8,000 inhabitants and vulnerable agricultural areas from potential flooding caused by ravine activation.
To reinforce slope stability and mitigate scour effects, concrete-filled geocells and geobags were used as anti-scour solutions. These geosynthetic-based systems provided an efficient and rapidly deployable response in a zone of high hydraulic risk.
Casma River – Huarmey, Áncash, Peru
In response to the risks associated with ravine activation in the Áncash region, the National Infrastructure Authority (ANIN) executed riverbank protection works along the Casma and Huarmey rivers.
This intervention included the construction of longitudinal dikes aimed at safeguarding more than 38,000 inhabitants and extensive agricultural areas exposed to potential flooding.
As part of the technical solution, geocells filled with granular material were implemented for slope protection. This geosynthetic solution enhanced riverbank stability, facilitated efficient installation, and provided a sustainable alternative to traditional construction methods in hydraulically active zones, utilizing locally available materials.
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Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
Along the section between Pueblo Nuevo and the La Palma intake, over a length of 8.8 km on the left bank of the Zarumilla River, solutions using Hydro-bags were implemented to mitigate the effects of peak flood events.
Two applications were defined based on hydraulic conditions: the first involved geocells and geotextile bags at the anti-scour toe, while the second consisted of geotextile bags distributed along the entire slope.
These flexible structures improved resistance to scour and reduced the risk of progressive erosion. The application of geosynthetic materials provided an efficient and rapidly installed solution in an area of high vulnerability.
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Petrotal Lot 95 – Ucayali River, Loreto, Peru
With the objective of mitigating the effects of progressive erosion along the Ucayali River channel, a hydraulic protection system using hydro-bags was implemente in the area of Location 2A of Lot 95 (Puinahua, Requena – Loreto). This intervention was critical to preserving the integrity of the terrain and infrastructure associated with oil operations in a zone highly exposed to seasonal flow variations.
The geobag based solution made it possible to effectively stabilize and control erosion along the riverbanks, reducing the risk of scour and ensuring operational continuity in an environmentally sensitive setting.
The implemented technology provided a flexible, efficient, and sustainable response to the fluvial dynamics of the Amazon River, contributing to the protection of strategic assets in a region critical to the country’s energy industry.
Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
Along the section between Pueblo Nuevo and the La Palma intake, covering approximately 33 km on the left bank of the Zarumilla River, geosynthetic solutions were implemented to mitigate the effects of peak flood events.
Two applications were defined based on hydraulic conditions: the first consisted of geocells on the slope and geotextile bags at the anti-scour toe, while the second involved geotextile bags distributed along the entire slope.
These flexible structures improved resistance against scour and reduced the risk of progressive erosion. The application of geosynthetics provided an efficient and rapidly installed solution in a highly vulnerable area.
Quebrada Corrales, Tumbes, Peru
Within the framework of the Tumbes River Riverbank Protection Project – Package 2, the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) executed a strategic intervention in Quebrada Corrales through the construction of longitudinal and transverse dikes, aimed at reducing flood risk due to the activation of the ravine.
For this purpose, concrete-filled geocells were implemented on the slopes, along with Hydro-bags as an anti-scour solution, improving the stability of the hydraulic infrastructure.
This combination of technologies effectively protected more than 24,000 inhabitants and exposed agricultural areas, ensuring a robust technical solution adaptable to the geomorphological conditions of the zone. Additionally, the construction efficiency and resistance of geosynthetics contributed to safe, durable, and sustainable execution in the face of extreme climatic events.
Quebrada La Jardina, Tumbes, Peru
As part of the Tumbes River Riverbank Protection Project – Package 2, the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) executed the riverbank protection works at Quebrada La Jardina in the Tumbes region.
This strategic project included the construction of transverse and longitudinal dikes to protect more than 8,000 inhabitants and vulnerable agricultural areas from potential flooding caused by ravine activation.
To reinforce slope stability and mitigate scour effects, concrete-filled geocells and geobags were used as anti-scour solutions. These geosynthetic-based systems provided an efficient and rapidly deployable response in a zone of high hydraulic risk.
Casma River – Huarmey, Áncash, Peru
In response to the risks associated with ravine activation in the Áncash region, the National Infrastructure Authority (ANIN) executed riverbank protection works along the Casma and Huarmey rivers.
This intervention included the construction of longitudinal dikes aimed at safeguarding more than 38,000 inhabitants and extensive agricultural areas exposed to potential flooding.
As part of the technical solution, geocells filled with granular material were implemented for slope protection. This geosynthetic solution enhanced riverbank stability, facilitated efficient installation, and provided a sustainable alternative to traditional construction methods in hydraulically active zones, utilizing locally available materials.
🏗️
Zarumilla River, Tumbes, Peru
Along the section between Pueblo Nuevo and the La Palma intake, over a length of 8.8 km on the left bank of the Zarumilla River, solutions using Hydro-bags were implemented to mitigate the effects of peak flood events.
Two applications were defined based on hydraulic conditions: the first involved geocells and geotextile bags at the anti-scour toe, while the second consisted of geotextile bags distributed along the entire slope.
These flexible structures improved resistance to scour and reduced the risk of progressive erosion. The application of geosynthetic materials provided an efficient and rapidly installed solution in an area of high vulnerability.
🏗️
Petrotal Lot 95 – Ucayali River, Loreto, Peru
With the objective of mitigating the effects of progressive erosion along the Ucayali River channel, a hydraulic protection system using hydro-bags was implemente in the area of Location 2A of Lot 95 (Puinahua, Requena – Loreto). This intervention was critical to preserving the integrity of the terrain and infrastructure associated with oil operations in a zone highly exposed to seasonal flow variations.
The geobag based solution made it possible to effectively stabilize and control erosion along the riverbanks, reducing the risk of scour and ensuring operational continuity in an environmentally sensitive setting.
The implemented technology provided a flexible, efficient, and sustainable response to the fluvial dynamics of the Amazon River, contributing to the protection of strategic assets in a region critical to the country’s energy industry.
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stability and containment
The Problem In recent years, the district of Chosica in Lima has been affected by debris flows (huaicos) generated in its ravines. In 2015 alone, nine fatalities were reported, 341...
We have partnered with Rival + Tubos + in Ecuador to drive the infrastructure of the future!
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At Grupo TDM, we are proud to serve as the official supplier of geomembranes (HDPE and LLDPE), extruded geogrids, and geocells for Rival Tubos. This strategic alliance enables us to...