TRM - 67% Polypropylene Fiber and 33% Straw
BMP - Turf Reinforcement Mat Polypropylene Straw (BMP- TRM PS) is a long-term, permanent mat manufactured using a top and bottom black UV stabilized, heavy duty synthetic netting, filled with 67% polypropylene fiber, 33% weed-free agricultural wheat straw, designed for use on steep slope and medium to heavy flow channel applications. These permanent mats are designed to reduce soil erosion and channel sedimentation through a combination of physical and biological means. The thread used to reinforce the netting is also UV stabilized polypropylene. (edited)
BMP SKU's
BMP-TRMPS08, BMP-TRMPS16
Netting
UV stabilized black net with a mesh size of 0.53 x 0.5 in (1.34 x 1.27 cm)
Fill
67% polypropylene fiber and 33% agriculturalstraw
Mass Per Unit Area (ASTM D6475)
18.42oz/sq/yd
Tensile Strength (ASTM D6818)
24.8 lb/in @ 24.6%
11.2 lb/in @ 29.4%Thickness (ASTM D6525)
0.711 in
Light Penetration/Ground Cover (ASTM D6567)
87% / 12%
Unvegetated Bench-Scale Shear Stress (ASTM D7207)
3.2 psf @ ½ in soil loss
Roll Dimensions
8' x 112.5'
(100sy / 83.6127 m²) - 68 lbs
16' x 112.5'
(200sy / 167.23 m²) - 136 lbsDISCLAIMER
*All tested results are estimated based on similar products manufactured by similar ECB Machines. Final testing results on BMP TRMS to be provided in 2024.