Shoreline Protection

TitanTubes® are commonly used to create or reinforce existing coastal engineered structures. The aesthetically pleasing sand-colored tubes are hydraulically filled with on-site sand and typically

deployed underwater or along shorelines for erosion control or as a core for dune construction. UV life span is several times longer than competitive geotextile tubes and the fabric’s rip-resistant features minimize damage caused by storms and vandalism. Also, since TitanTubes® are considered “soft” armored structures, they are generally easier to permit than “hardened” armored structures such as riprap or various concrete structures.

Another relatively new and novel use of geotextile tubes is for land or marsh creation. An area is simply encircled with the tubes and then backfilled with dredged spoils to a desired elevation. Since the tubes are considered “soft” armor, hardening of the perimeter is often accomplished with riprap, concrete, or marine mattresses.