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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chooses Flexamat® for Erosion Control Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for protecting critical infrastructure, waterways, levees, shorelines, and stormwater systems across some of the most demanding hydraulic environments in the country. For many of these applications, engineers require erosion control systems that combine long-term performance, constructability, environmental compatibility, and resiliency.

That is why articulated concrete block systems like Flexamat® are frequently utilized on projects involving channel stabilization, levee armoring, shoreline protection, spillways, inlet and outlet protection, and flood mitigation infrastructure

Adaptable Across Multiple USACE Applications

Flexamat is used in a wide variety of civil and hydraulic engineering applications commonly associated with USACE work, including:

  • Channel and ditch stabilization

  • Shoreline and streambank protection

  • Levee and spillway armoring

  • Culvert inlet and outlet protection

  • Flood control infrastructure

  • Low water crossings

  • Utility and pipeline protection

  • Emergency erosion repairs

Its flexibility allows engineers to adapt the system to varying slopes, soil conditions, hydraulic requirements, and environmental objectives.

Reduced Maintenance Compared to Traditional Solutions

USACE owners and operators prioritize solutions that minimize long-term maintenance costs and operational disruptions. Compared to loose riprap and other erosion control alternatives, Flexamat can provide a more stable and uniform armored surface that resists displacement and simplifies inspection and maintenance activities.
The low-profile system also reduces debris snagging and can allow for mowing access and routine maintenance operations in vegetated applications.

Faster Installation for Large-Scale Projects

Articulated concrete block systems are widely recognized throughout the civil engineering industry for erosion control and scour protection applications. Engineers, contractors, and infrastructure agencies regularly utilize these systems where durability, hydraulic stability, and environmental integration are critical project requirements.


With its combination of permanent erosion protection, vegetation compatibility, rapid installation, and proven field performance, Flexamat continues to be a trusted solution for demanding infrastructure and water resource projects nationwide.

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