Riprap Design
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 7
Abstract
A riprap design procedure is developed that is based on local average velocity and local depth. This procedure addresses the influence of riprap gradation, blanket thickness, side slope angle, and channel bends. Example designs are presented.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 7 • July 1989
Pages: 937 - 949
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