Reno Mattress for Riverbeds, Channel Linings, and Wide Slope Protection

Reno mattress uses a low-height, large-area gabion unit to cover riverbeds, channels, and embankment slopes where flowing water can cause surface erosion. The shallow profile follows ground contours and forms a continuous stone-filled blanket.

It is often selected for scour protection, spillways, canal linings, bridge approaches, and reservoir margins. Mesh type, mattress thickness, diaphragm spacing, and coating are chosen according to flow speed, stone size, and installation exposure.

Reno Mattress product image showing structure and appearance
Product Advantages
  • Riverbed protection: Designed around riverbed protection to match key engineering needs more directly.
  • Ecological permeability: Stone-filled or open mesh structure supports drainage, pressure release, and ecological recovery.
  • Flexible installation: Can be assembled and connected on site according to terrain, bank line, or design requirements.
  • Custom specifications: Size, material, surface treatment, and accessories can be adjusted by drawings or project requirements.
  • Easy maintenance: Clear structure supports later inspection, local replacement, and routine maintenance.
Structure

Reno Mattress is a low-height flexible mattress made from top and bottom mesh panels, side panels, end panels, and internal diaphragms. Once filled and closed on site, it creates a thin stone-filled layer that follows the terrain and protects riverbeds, toes, and scour-prone areas.

Working Principle

Reno Mattress protects riverbeds and slopes by covering them with a low-height stone-filled layer. The wide, thin structure spreads flow impact, stone voids slow water and support drainage, and the flexible mesh follows terrain changes so the mattress remains effective under fluctuating water, local settlement, and scour.

Reno Mattress structure detail image showing key components and connections
Specifications
Table 1: Reno Mattress Specifications
Common height 0.17m, 0.23m, 0.30m, customizable
Common length 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, customizable
Common width 2m, 3m, customizable
Mesh opening 60×80mm, 80×100mm
Surface treatment Hot-dip galvanized, Galfan, PE/PVC coated
Applications
Riverbed Protection

Laid on riverbeds and channel bottoms to reduce continuous hydraulic erosion.

Toe Reinforcement

Protects embankment toes, dam toes, and retaining wall foundations from scour.

Channel Lining

Keeps drainage channels, floodways, and artificial waterways stable in section.

Ecological Recovery

The thin structure supports vegetation growth for soil conservation and landscape repair.