Evaluation of Filter Fabrics for Use in Silt Fences

Report No: 80-R49

Published in 1980

About the report:

The study reported was initiated to develop tests simulating field conditions that could be used to develop information for the formulation of specifications for use in purchasing filter fabrics to be used to construct silt fences. Fifteen fabrics were subjected to six tests devised to evaluate their performance. Results of the tests were used to develop recommendations for evaluating and purchasing the filter fabrics.

Documents

80-R49

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Authors

David C. Wyant

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