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Riprap definition

Riprap means small, broken stones or boulders placed compactly or irregularly on dykes or similar embankments for protection of earth surfaces against wave action or current;
Riprap means a layer of nonerodible material such as stone or chunks of concrete.
Riprap means a sloping retaining structure or stabilization made to reduce the force of waves and to protect the shore from erosion, and consists of unconsolidated boulders, rocks, or clean concrete rubble with no exposed reinforcing rods or similar protrusions, and having a size large enough to be stable under normal hydrologic, tidal, and wave conditions unless a different specific size is specified by rule or permit.

Examples of Riprap in a sentence

  • Apply this special provision to material placed under all of the Base Aggregate Dense and Base Aggregate Open Graded bid items, except do not apply this special provision to material classified as reclaimed asphaltic pavement placed under the Base Aggregate Dense bid items.(3) Do not apply this special provision to material placed under the Aggregate Detours, Salvaged Asphaltic Pavement Base, Breaker Run, Select Crushed, Pit Run, Subbase, or Riprap bid items.

  • Riprap, for which payment shall be made, will be measured by the cubic yard complete and in place.

  • Riprap shall be properly sized based on velocity and consist of natural field stone or rock.

  • Apply this special provision to material placed under all of the Base Aggregate Dense and Base Aggregate Open Graded bid items, except do not apply this special provision to material classified as reclaimed asphaltic pavement placed under the Base Aggregate Dense bid items.(3) Do not apply this special provision to material placed and paid for under the Aggregate Detours, Breaker Run, Select Crushed, Pit Run, Subbase, or Riprap bid items.

  • Potential methods of securing the liner may include:• Staples;• Pins;• Sandbags; or• Riprap.


More Definitions of Riprap

Riprap means a layer, facing, or protective mound of angular stones randomly placed to prevent erosion, scour, or sloughing of a structure or embankment; also, the stone so used.
Riprap means material used to construct a loose assemblage of stones along a water course or shoreline to prevent erosion or provide stability.
Riprap means the facing of a streambank with rock or similar substance to control erosion in accordance with rules adopted by the department; and
Riprap means a sloping retaining structure or stabilization made to reduce the force of waves and to protect the shore from erosion, and consists of unconsolidated boulders, rocks, or clean concrete rubble with no exposed reinforcing rods or similar protrusions.
Riprap means rock or other suitable material placed to prevent or reduce erosion.
Riprap means facing a bank with rock or similar substance to control erosion.
Riprap means a sustaining wall made to reduce the force of waves and to protect the shore from erosion and consists of unconsolidated boulders, rocks, or clean concrete rubble with no exposed reinforcing rods or similar protrusions.