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

  • Riprap must be installed to minimize erosion and scouring of the streambed at the discharge point of the bypass.


More Definitions of Riprap

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 material used to construct a loose assemblage of stones along a water course or shoreline to prevent erosion or provide stability.
Riprap means facing a bank with rock or similar substance to control erosion.
Riprap means rock or other suitable material placed to prevent or reduce erosion.
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 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 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.