An Introduction to Flood Channel Rip Rap Protection

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in rip rap protection for flood channels and levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. RIPRAP CHARACTERISTICS 3. SIDE SLOPE INCLINATION 4. CHANNEL ROUGHNESS, SHAPE, ALIGNMENT, AND GRADIENT 5. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR STONE SIZE 6. DESIGN CONDITIONS 7. STONE SIZE 8. REVETMENT TOP AND END PROTECTION 9. REVETMENT TOE SCOUR ESTIMATION AND PROTECTION 10. REVETMENT TOE PROTECTION METHODS 11. REVETMENT TOE PROTECTION DESIGN 12. DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT 13. ICE AND DEBRIS 14. VEGETATION 15. QUALITY CONTROL .