University of South Carolina Channel

Channel Armoring

LOCATION

Columbia, SC

Owner

University of South Carolina

Engineer

Fuss & O’Neil

Contractor

Exact Stormwater Management

Size/Product

 4,800 sq ft 
HydroTurf® Z- Type 2 
Premium Blend – 75% Green / 25% Tan 

Date completed

2015

 

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • Due to this site being in the middle of campus, USC wanted an aesthetic solution that blended into the environment and could be quickly installed with lightweight equipment. 
  • The channel is at a steep slope (~10%), so a robust armoring solution was required.