Flood Control

Graymont limestone products can be employed in applications to assist with flood prevention and in some cases, coastal erosion.

Flood control

Several products are available including Rip Rap, Shot Rock and Armour Rock that can be used for the protection of shorelines, steep slopes, stop banks and bridge foundations. Suitable size grades for gabion baskets or wire mattresses are also available by arrangement. 

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On compte trois types distincts de calcaire, qui sont définis en fonction de leur concentration en carbonate de magnésium (MgCO3). Ces types sont dolomitique (35 à 46% MgCO3), magnésien (5 à 35% MgCO3) et calcique (moins de 5% MgCO3).