Western Excelsior is dedicated to providing industry leading technical assistance to users of Rolled Erosion Control Products and Sediment Control Logs. This page is dedicated to providing state of the practice information to the erosion control professional.

Within this web page is a listing of Research and Development articles provided by Western Excelsior, including case studies and research results. Further, Western Excelsior has provided a series of video presentations to depict testing conducted on all Excel Rolled Erosion Control Products. Finally, a listing of pertinent documents with respect to the science of erosion and sediment control and turf reinforcement are provided. Western Excelsior will post research findings here that further the body of knowledge of flexible channel liners, slope protection, sediment control and turf reinforcement.

		Volume 1 depicts testing conducted to determine the performance of RECPs on a slope, exposed to Rainfall and Rainsplash. Testing was conducted at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). Watch this Video

Volume 2 depicts testing conducted to determine the performance of RECPs in a partially vegetated, channelized scenario. Testing was conducted at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). Watch this Video

Volume 3 depicts testing conducted to determine the performance of RECPs in an unvegetated condition, exposed to channelized flow. Testing was conducted at Colorado State University (CSU). Watch this Video

Volume 4 depicts testing conducted to determine the performance of Excel PP5-10 in a fully vegetated condition, exposed to channelized flow. Testing was conducted at Colorado State University (CSU). Watch this Video

Click Here for Quicktime versions of the Research and Development Video Series. Click Here to review the Research & Development knowledge base.*