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rip rap could have been used as a nautical term by sailors during the 1600's. It meant "stretch of rippling water" caused under water formations.
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What does rip rap do?
Riprap combats erosion on the bank or shore of a body of water or a stream. The stone deflects or absorbs the motion of the water (waves, streams) so they either do not reach the soil on the waters edge or minimizes the effect that erosive action.
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select adequate size stone. use proper treatment at end of riprap blanket. use adequtely graded riprap. provide a filter blanket, if necessary.
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