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Articulated Cable Concrete Systems

Manufacture, supply and installation of articulated cable concrete systems — interlocking concrete mats for erosion control, slope protection and underground service protection.

Overview

What this service covers.

Articulated cable concrete systems are made of precast concrete blocks joined together by cables into flexible mats. They follow the shape of the ground, stay in place under flowing water and carry vehicle loads, making them ideal wherever soil needs to be held in place.

MITA manufactures the blocks, assembles the mats and installs them on site. Because we control the whole chain, block quality, cable spacing and mat sizes are matched to each project's hydraulic and loading needs.

Typical applications include river and canal banks, culvert inlets and outlets, drainage channels, embankment slopes, low-water crossings and protection over buried pipelines and cables.

Scope of work

Service breakdown.

The work packages MITA delivers under Cable Concrete Systems, individually or as a complete scope.

01

Manufacture

Precast concrete blocks produced to controlled mixes and sizes.

  • Block casting and curing
  • Strength testing
  • Range of block thicknesses
  • Quality-controlled production
02

Mat assembly

Blocks cabled together into mats sized for the site.

  • Cable threading and fixing
  • Custom mat dimensions
  • Lifting beam attachment points
  • Mat labelling and sequencing
03

Erosion control

Holding soil in place where water flows.

  • River and canal banks
  • Drainage channel lining
  • Spillways
  • Shoreline protection
04

Slope protection

Stabilising embankments and cut slopes.

  • Road embankments
  • Bridge abutment slopes
  • Dam faces
  • Vegetated mat options
05

Scour protection

Protecting structures from being undermined by water.

  • Culvert inlets and outlets
  • Bridge piers
  • Low-water crossings
  • Outfalls
06

Underground service protection

A protective layer over buried pipelines and cables.

  • Pipeline crossings
  • Cable route protection
  • River crossings
  • Load-spreading over services

How we deliver

From mobilisation to handover.

A clear, staged delivery process keeps quality, safety and schedule visible to the client at every step.

  1. Site & hydraulic review

    Flow, slope and loading conditions assessed to select block type.

  2. Manufacture

    Blocks cast, cured and strength tested.

  3. Subgrade & geotextile

    Ground shaped, compacted and lined with filter fabric.

  4. Mat placement

    Mats lifted into place and connected together.

  5. Anchoring & finishing

    Edges anchored and toe trenches backfilled; optional vegetation.

Earthworks for erosion protection

Quality & safety

Standards we hold on site.

  • Concrete strength testing on every production batch
  • Cable and fixings selected for durability in wet conditions
  • Geotextile filter layer installed beneath every mat
  • Mats placed with crane and spreader beam to avoid damage
  • Installation records with mat layout and anchoring details

Typical applications

Riverbanks Channels Embankments Culvert outlets Low-water crossings Pipeline protection

FAQ

Common questions.

What is an articulated cable concrete system?

It is a mat of interlocking precast concrete blocks connected by cables. The mat is flexible, so it follows the ground and keeps protecting it even if the surface settles slightly.

Can grass grow through the mats?

Yes. Open-cell blocks allow vegetation to establish, giving a natural finish while keeping the soil protected.

Do you supply mats without installation?

Yes. We can supply mats for installation by the client's contractor, with guidance on handling and placement.

Let’s build

Planning a cable concrete systems project?

Send us your drawings or scope. Our estimating team responds with a constructability and schedule read within five business days.