Fabric Formed Concrete Mattresses, a protection against riverbank erosion
Geoquest offers advanced fabric-formed concrete mattresses, a versatile and cost-effective solution for riverbank protection and scour control. These site-cast systems provide durable, adaptable coverage that conforms to complex terrain while resisting erosion, flow forces, and environmental degradation. Whether protecting riverbanks, channel beds, shorelines, or underwater structures, our concrete mattresses offer long-term performance where nature meets infrastructure.

Why Fabric-Formed Concrete Mattresses?

  • Custom-fit to terrain: forms conform to natural ground contours, ensuring complete contact and eliminating underflow

  • Controlled thickness and strength: consistent concrete placement for reliable hydraulic performance

  • Permeable or impermeable options: choose open-cell or solid designs depending on project needs

  • Reduced installation risk: placed in one continuous pour without cofferdams or extensive dewatering

  • Environmentally sensitive options: supports vegetation growth and minimizes habitat disruption

Applications for riverbank and hydraulic protection

Riverbank erosion protection

In rivers, canals and flood channels, flowing water can quickly erode unprotected banks, undermining roads, railways and other nearby infrastructure. Our fabric-formed concrete mattresses create a flexible armor layer that resists surface erosion and hydraulic uplift, protecting slopes while maintaining natural bank contours.

Scour protection

Installed around bridge piers, culverts and outfalls, concrete mattresses provide effective scour protection against turbulent flows. Their tailored geometry and anchoring options ensure long-term performance even in high-velocity environments, reducing maintenance and extending service life.

Underwater applications

FFCM are particularly suited to underwater placement, where conventional formwork and casting methods are impractical. The forms can be deployed from the surface, filled in situ, and left to cure without disrupting aquatic environments.

Engineered to adapt, built to last

At Geoquest, we design concrete mattress solutions that combine field practicality with engineering precision. Whether integrated into a larger flood mitigation project or used as a standalone solution, our fabric-formed systems offer a smarter way to protect critical assets in hydraulic zones.
Our future design tools will make it even easier to start designing mattress layouts giving you confidence from concept to construction.

The riverbank erosion protection app is coming soon!

Stay ahead of erosion-related risks with resilient riverbank protection. Our upcoming online app will help you design and configure fabric-form concrete mattress solutions quickly and intuitively.
In the meantime, contact our team of experts to enquire about our FFCM solutions.
Contact Us