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Slope retention & erosion control

Confine soil or aggregate across slopes and embankments.

CORE’s slope retention system uses anchored CORE GEOCELL to confine selected infill at the face of a slope. Cell depth, infill and the anchorage layout are selected around the geometry, ground, runoff and proposed finish.

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Illustrative visualisation of cellular confinement across a landscaped embankment for surface erosion control.

What it is

CORE’s slope retention system uses anchored CORE GEOCELL to confine selected infill at the face of a slope. Cell depth, infill and the anchorage layout are selected around the geometry, ground, runoff and proposed finish.

THE PRIMARY PRODUCTCORE GEOCELLCORE GEOCELL confines soil or aggregate at the face. Cell depth, anchorage and infill depend on the slope and runoff conditions.View CORE GEOCELL

Suitable for

  • Landscape slopes
  • Embankment surfaces
  • Landscape swales with hydraulic review
  • Vegetated erosion control

Common applications

  • Topsoil confinement
  • Aggregate confinement
  • Surface erosion control
  • Revegetation support
Primary roleSurface confinement

The application controls surface infill and erosion; it is not a global slope-stability system.

Cell depthProject-specific

The current product grade and depth must be confirmed against the slope, infill, water and intended finish.

AnchorageProject-specific design

Crest, face and toe restraint must be coordinated with the ground, geometry, runoff, access and any liner.

How it works

  1. 01

    Cellular confinement retains selected fill within interconnected cells.

  2. 02

    Anchorage and crest/toe details resist movement at the surface.

  3. 03

    The infill and vegetation strategy respond to the hydraulic and landscape conditions.

Configuration

Built around the slope in front of you

No two slopes behave in exactly the same way. Ground, gradient, runoff, finish and access all affect the arrangement.

01

Vegetated slope

Confines selected topsoil while the planting and any erosion-control layer establish across the face.

Vegetation and runoff strategy required
02

Stone-faced slope

Holds selected aggregate where a planted finish is not required. Cell depth, grading and toe restraint must work together.

Infill selection required
03

Channel or concentrated flow

Flow conditions, outlets and the risk of infill loss must be reviewed before a build-up is selected.

Hydraulic review required
04

Liner or restricted pinning

Anchors must not puncture a waterproofing or containment liner. The interface and restraint strategy needs project-specific design.

Technical review required

CORE GEOCELL: the cellular layer

Illustrative cutaway of a roadside embankment showing a vegetated finish transitioning through soil-filled and open CORE GEOCELL across the slope face.
EMBANKMENT EROSION CONTROL · ILLUSTRATIVE BUILD-UP
CORE GEOCELL panels being expanded during installation.
CORE GEOCELL · INSTALLATION PHOTOGRAPH

What the system includes

The drawing shows the relationship between the slope, cellular layer, anchorage and finish. It is not a universal specification.

  1. 01
    Prepared slope face

    A stable, graded face with loose material removed and drainage issues addressed.

  2. 02
    Interface layer, where required

    A geotextile or erosion-control layer selected for its separation, filtration or soil-retention role.

  3. 03
    CORE GEOCELL

    The cellular confinement layer, expanded and connected across the prepared face.

  4. 04
    Anchorage and restraint

    Project-specific crest, face and toe details using the selected anchors, tendons or restraint system.

  5. 05
    Selected infill

    Topsoil or aggregate placed using an agreed method that does not displace the open cells.

  6. 06
    Surface finish

    Vegetation or stone completed to suit the landscape, runoff and maintenance strategy.

Illustrative system only. Cell depth, anchorage, interface layers and infill must be selected for the actual slope.

Installation principles

A clear sequence from face to finish

These are planning principles, not a substitute for the agreed project detail or the current product guidance.

  1. 01

    Confirm the slope

    Check that the underlying slope is stable and suitable for surface treatment. Resolve any wider earthworks or retaining concerns first.

  2. 02

    Prepare the face

    Form the required profile and coordinate crest, toe, drainage, services and access before material is placed.

  3. 03

    Place the interface layer

    Install the specified geotextile or erosion-control layer, including laps and edge details, where the design calls for one.

  4. 04

    Expand and connect

    Open CORE GEOCELL uniformly down the slope and connect adjacent panels in the planned sequence.

  5. 05

    Install the restraint

    Fit the specified crest restraint, face anchors, tendons and toe detail. Type and spacing are project-specific.

  6. 06

    Fill, finish and inspect

    Place the selected infill without displacing the cells, complete the surface finish and inspect joints, anchors and drainage paths.

What we need to review your slope

Photographs and a simple section are useful. Send what you have and we will identify any important gaps.

Send drawings and photos
  1. 01Site photographs
  2. 02Slope height, length and gradient
  3. 03Drawings or sections
  4. 04Soil and surface condition
  5. 05Runoff or hydraulic information
  6. 06Required finish or vegetation objective
  7. 07Available anchorage and restricted pinning
  8. 08Access and installation constraints

Before you specify

Surface erosion control is not the same as global slope stability.

Structural or global-stability concerns require appropriately qualified engineering input.

What sits in the system

CORE GEOCELL is the primary product. The supporting layer, restraint and finish are selected around the site; they are not separate product ranges.

Primary product

CORE GEOCELL

The cellular confinement layer used across the embankment face.

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CORE GEOTEXTILE

Used only where separation, filtration or soil retention is required.

View productRestraint

Anchors and tendons

Selected around the slope, ground, cell depth, infill and water conditions.

Discuss restraintFinish

Selected infill and vegetation

Topsoil or aggregate coordinated with the finish and maintenance objective.

Review the build-up
Technical support

Use the current information

We will not present a generic detail as a finished specification. Ask for the current information that matches the project.

Product data

CORE GEOCELL technical information

Ask CORE to confirm which current product information is available for the application being considered.

Request informationInstallation

Slope installation guidance

Ask CORE to confirm the available installation information relevant to anchorage, panel connection, infill and finishing.

Ask for guidanceTechnical review

Review a slope with CORE

Send photographs, drawings and site information so the team can identify the right route and any missing inputs.

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Embankment questions

Straight answers before you choose a system.

Is this a slope-stability system?

The CORE GEOCELL application is intended to confine surface material, control erosion and support the selected finish. It does not replace assessment of global slope stability, retaining structures or wider earthworks design.

How is CORE GEOCELL fixed to a slope?

The restraint may include crest anchorage, face anchors, tendons and a toe detail. The arrangement depends on the slope geometry, ground, cell depth, infill, runoff and available anchorage. Pin spacing should not be guessed.

Can the system use soil or aggregate infill?

Both may be suitable. The choice depends on the required finish, erosion exposure, water conditions and maintenance strategy. Send us the site information so the build-up can be reviewed as a whole.

Can it be installed over a liner or membrane?

A liner must not be punctured by routine anchoring. The membrane interface, protection layer and restraint strategy need to be agreed with the relevant designer and system supplier before installation.

What information do you need to review a slope?

Send photographs, a section or dimensions, the gradient, ground condition, drainage or hydraulic information, the intended finish and any restrictions on access or pinning. We will identify any important gaps.

Do you provide installation guidance?

Yes. We can confirm what current CORE GEOCELL information is available and discuss the installation principles relevant to your project. Final construction details remain project-specific.

Technical project support

Talk us through your slope

Send us the drawings, photographs and site information you have. Our team will help identify the right CORE GEOCELL build-up and the technical details that still need to be confirmed.

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