Design Manual for Pitched Slope Protection: Cur-Reports 155

ISBN-13: 9789054106067 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 298 str.

Cur-Gouda the Netherlands

Opis

This manual describes current methods for designing dike revetments of pitched blocks & block mattresses. The use of such revetments on river & canal banks is also considered briefly. Guidelines are discussed for preparing designs for new revetments; Methods are also given for checking existing revetments. The manual is aimed at the practical application of the result of basic research into block pitching. Pitched dike revetments include following revetments systems: Basalt & other natural rock; Concrete blocks & column & other small cement concrete elements; & Block mattresses.

This manual describes current methods for designing dike revetments of pitched blocks and block mattresses. The use of revetments on river and canal banks is also covered. Guidelines are discussed for preparing designs for new revetments and methods are described for checking existing revetments.

O autorze

CUR-Gouda, The Netherlands