Type 3 Turbidity and Silt Curtain
Information for Dredging Projects
Question on a type 3 turbidity curtain: My company is involved in a many dredging projects and I am looking for information on the Type III Heavy Duty Turbidity Curtains. Specifically, what kind of specifications can I find on these heavy-duty models?
Answer:
Thanks for contacting Granite Environmental. I'd be happy to tell you about our Type III Heavy Duty Silt Curtain. It is a tough floating curtain which is designed specifically for silt control in rivers, inter-coastal waterways, bays and harbors. It's ideal for demanding applications whether dredging contaminated sediments or demolishing bridges.
The Type III Silt Curtain has been used on numerous projects globally and is the workhorse of the silt barrier family. It can be built to your project needs, whether you require a 3’ deep or 100’ deep skirt, high tensile fabric or woven monofilament filter fabric geotextile.
Standard specifications you will find on a Type III Heavy Duty Silt Curtain includes:
- Marine Grade Top Flotation Device
- PVC Fabrics
- Bulk Slide Connectors
- Grommet Section Ties
- Steel Ballast Chain
- Galvanized Steel Cable
- Freeboard (8" to 12") depending on the depth of the skirt
Please let us know if you require specifications that differ from the ones for the type 3 floating turbidity curtain shown above. We commonly work to meet site-specific specifications including specific depths, chains or other construction devices.
In order to provide an accurate assessment for our clients we normally will request the following information:
- site conditions
- water velocity
- waves (height, frequency, etc)
- wind speed and direction
- tides
- soil type (contaminated?)
- project duration
- site specific requirements and project specifications
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If you have any additional questions on the type 3 turbidity curtain, please contact our Granite Environmental sales team at +1 (772) 646-0597 or TOLL FREE at: (+1) 888-703-9889
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