Revetments are primarily used to protect coastlines and riverbanks from water damage.

Coastal Protection

Unlike dams, revetments are not meant to hold back water completely but to absorb wave energy.

Not A Dam

Revetments reduce erosion by absorbing the impact of water, protecting the land behind them.

In construction, revetments are critical for worker safety around trenches and excavations.

Revetments may be temporary structures supporting excavation sites during construction phases.

Revetments can be used to stabilize sloped areas preventing landslides and soil collapse.