An Introduction to Riprap

Mile High Flood District
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Published 2021-08-04
This video is intended for engineers and inspectors who may find themselves observing a riprap installation in the field. The video discusses the various types of riprap, where they come from, how they’re used, and what to look for if you’re observing an installation. We’ll have future videos that go into more detail about void-filled riprap.

00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:21 WHAT IS RIPRAP AND WHY IS IT USED?
02:39 STANDARD RIPRAP SIZES
04:49 STANDARD RIPRAP MIXES
05:03 CONVENTIONAL RIPRAP
06:32 SOIL RIPRAP
08:02 VOID FILLED RIPRAP
10:20 COMMON PROBLEMS
12:40 BEDDING & GEOTEXTILES
14:39 TOPSOIL & EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
16:12 CONCLUSION
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