Strata Geosystem's Erosion Control Solutions

The Jordan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) was planning to build a petroleum strategic reserves terminal in the east of Amman, Jordan. They wanted to increase the petroleum storage capacity in the area, which required an increase in the base width of the embankment. The slopes of the embankment required protection from slope erosion.

The railway link between Goindwal Sahib and the nearest railway station, Khadoor Sahib, is a single-track corridor for the transportation of coal to the thermal power plant at Goindwal Sahib. Since the railway line controls the lifeline of the power plant, the rail link needed to be kept fully operational throughout the year. The link traverses through cuts with embankments on either side. While the slopes of these embankments were intrinsically stable, erosion along the slopes posed operational problems.

Green roofs have become a growing roofing option with the increased desire for high-performance buildings, sustainable building products, and an attractive appearance. Green roofs slow down the water flow by retaining up to 75% of the rainwater, thus alleviating the pressure on stormwater infrastructures. When soil erodes, especially during harsh weather conditions, the slope can get damaged. For this case, the client wanted to have a high–performance rooftop for a residential property that could withstand the adverse weather conditions and give an aesthetic look.