Rolled Erosion Control Products ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS
Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Temporary and Permanent Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECP ).
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS Not Used
1.3 References
A.ASTM D 4355: Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus
B.ASTM D 6459: Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Performance in Protecting Hillslopes from Rainfall -Induced Erosion
C.ASTM D 6460: Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Performance in Protecting Earthen Channels from Stormwater -Induced Erosion
D.ASTM D 6525: Measuring Nominal Thickness of Rolled Erosion Control Products
E.ASTM D 6566: Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Turf Reinforcement Mats
F.ASTM D 6818: Tensile Properties of Rolled Erosion Control Products
1.4 Definitions
A.Rolled Erosion Control Products ( RECP ) – Degradable or non- degradable prefabricated blankets formed with natural or synthetic materials installed to reduce soil erosion and aid in vegetative establishment .
1.Temporary RECP are composed of degradable natural fibers bound between two degradable natural or synthetic fiber netting to form a continuous matrix designed to provide erosion control protection up to 36 months . Rolled Erosion Control Products
2.Permanent RECP are manufactured with non-degradable synthetic fibers, filaments, nets, wire mesh or other elements into a permanent, three- dimensional matrix, and installed where established vegetation may be insufficient to protect against erosion within high flow channels, ditches or along very steep slopes.
1.5 Submittals
A.Authorized Products List ( APL) Compliance Form for information.
1.6 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A.Deliver products in original ultra violet (UV) weather -resistant factory labeled packages showing the name of the manufacturer and product description.
1.Protect from damage due to climatic conditions or construction operations.
Part 2 — Products
2.1 Rolled Erosion Control Products (Recp )
A.Meet the requirements in Table 1 for T emporary RECP . Table 1 Requirements for Temporary Rolled Erosion Control Products Property Test Method (ASTM) RECP Type 2 RECP Type 3 RECP Type 4 Typical Functional Longevity 12 months 24 months 36 months Slope Gradient (H:V) ≤ 3:1 ≤ 2:1 ≤ 1:1 Tensile Strength D6818 ≥ 75 lbs/ft ≥ 100 lbs/ft ≥ 125 lbs/ft C Factor D6459 ≤ 0.20 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.05 Unvegetated Shear Stress D6460 ≥ 1.75 lbs/ft2 ≥ 2.0 lbs/ft2 ≥ 2.25 lbs/ft2 Rolled Erosion Control Products
B.Meet the requirements in Table 2 for P ermanent RECP. Table 2 Requirements for Permanent Rolled Erosion Control Products Property Test Method (ASTM) Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) Slope Gradient (H:V) ≤ 0.5:1 Vegetated Shear Stress D6460 ≥ 10.0 lbs/ft2 Material Mass per Unit Area D6566 ≥ 8.0 oz/yd2 Tensile Strength D6818 ≥ 175 lbs/ft UV Stability D4355 ≥ 80% Thickness D6525 ≥ 0.25 inch
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Preparation
A.Complete all required grading, topsoil placement, and seeding in designated areas before installing RECP .
B.Make soil surface stable, firm, free of rocks, roots and other obstructions.
C.Install RECP within 24 hours after seeding.
3.2 Installation
A.Minimize disturbance of the prepared seedbed when installing RECP.
B.Install RECP according to manufacturer ’s recommendations including any requirements to anchor RECP into the soil .
C.Unroll RECP parallel to the primary direction of flow and place it in direct contact with the soil.
1.Do not stretch the product or allow it to “tent” or bridge over surface inconsistencies during installation.
D.Within a channel, ditch or swale, install RECP to allow runoff to flow directly to the centerline of ditch, not undermining or bypassing the RECP. Rolled Erosion Control Products
E.Place additional staples in areas such as swales, base of humps, against rock outcrops and as required achieving maximum contact between RECP and the soil.
Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 316–319 of 1,331.