What are the benefits of designing river slope protection bricks in a hexagonal shape

Most of the river slope protection bricks we can see now are used in engineering projects to prevent soil erosion, and we often see them in river construction projects. However, many people are not familiar with the reason why slope protection bricks are designed in a hexagonal shape. So, let me take you to see the advantages and characteristics of this design together.
The principle of hexagonal river slope protection bricks is to utilize the advantages of hexagons, such as high sealing, simple material requirements, large available space, compact structure, equal stress distribution on all four sides, easy stress dispersion, and greater impact than other structures. Hexagonal slope protection bricks have played a good role in protecting the natural environment and natural disasters. Hollow cement prefabricated components are generally used in railway, highway, and reservoir slope protection, playing an important role in maintaining soil erosion and protecting natural disasters.
Advantages of using hexagonal river slope protection bricks for embankment, highway, and railway slope protection:
1. Deep root anchoring effect. Plants and vertical root systems can serve as prestressed anchor rods.
2. The function of deep steel reinforcement. Grassroots can increase the strength of soil.
3. Reduce the pore water pressure on the slope. Plants can stabilize slopes by absorbing and evaporating water from the slope through river slope protection bricks.
4. Rain interception to reduce erosion. The vegetation on the river slope protection bricks can intercept some rainfall before it reaches the broken surface, causing it to evaporate again and reducing the splashing of soil particles.
5. Control the loss of soil particles. Vegetation can reduce surface runoff, weaken raindrop erosion, thereby controlling soil particle loss and restoring damaged environments. The presence of slope plants can gradually shape the disrupted food chain and restore it to its original natural environment.
6. Reduce noise and light pollution to make driving more secure. The vegetation on the river slope protection bricks can absorb harsh sounds, reflect sunlight in multiple directions, and ensure safe driving.