ISBN: 9781390461985 - overlay of large, placed quarrystone and boulders to increase riprap stability (classic reprint) (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines a key advancement in the preservation and restoration of revetments, primarily focusing on increasing the stability of riprap, a protective layer of stones covering an embankment. Riprap is prone to damage from wave impact, which this book considers in detail. The author presents innovative solutions for enhancing riprap stability using stone overlays, proposing various techniques to achieve optimal protection against wave attack. The methods outlined in this book have been tested and refined through extensive wave tank experiments, providing a solid foundation for practical application. Engineers and professionals involved in coastal engineering and shoreline protection will find this book an invaluable resource, offering practical guidance and innovative approaches to safeguarding vulnerable slopes and embankments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…