Improved Dewatering Performance of Silt Fence
Sector: Education • Location: Auburn, Alabama, United States
Source: Geosynthetics Magazine
The Alabama DOT, in collaboration with Auburn University, has enhanced the dewatering characteristics of silt fences. This project involved structural analysis and design modifications that significantly reduce drying time from over 24 hours to just four hours, while also improving structural stability and storage for runoff events.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Education, Government
- Location
- Auburn, Alabama, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Geosynthetics Magazine
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Description | The Alabama DOT, in collaboration with Auburn University, has enhanced the dewatering characteristics of silt fences. This project involved structural analysis and design modifications that significantly reduce drying time from over 24 hours to just four hours, while also improving structural stability and storage for runoff events. |
Original sector | Environmental |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alabama |
City | Auburn |
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Source | Geosynthetics Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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