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| Weight | 500 g |
|---|---|
| Author | K McConnell |
| Publisher | ICE Publishing |
| ISBN Number | 0727727060 |
Contents
PREFACE III
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS V
GLOSSARY VII
NOTATION IX
CONTENTS XIII
ILLUSTRATIONS XVII
1. INTRODUCTION I
1.1. Structure of the manual, 3
1.2. Terms of reference, 4
1.3. Purpose of the manual, 4
1.4. Definitions, 4
2. REVETMENT FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE 7
2.1. Revetment functions & types, 9
2.2. Design life / performance, 9
3. REVETMENT COMPONENTS 13
3.1. Cover layer, 15
3.2. Filter layer, 16
3.2.1. Granular filters, 16
3.2.2. Geotextile filters, 16
3.3. Other layers, 17
3.4. Toe protection, 18
3.5. Crest protection, 18
3.6. Landward face of embankments, 18
4. MATERIALS FOR REVETMENT CONSTRUCTION 19
4.1. Rock, 21
4.2. Concrete blocks and slabbing, 23
4.3. Concrete mattresses, 30
4.4 Asphalt, 32
4.4.1. Asphaltic concrete, 3 3
4.4.2. Mastic & grouting mortars, 34
4.4.3. Dense Stone Asphalt, 35
4.4.4. Open Stone Asphalt, 35
4.4.5. Lean Sand Asphalt, 36 4.5. Gabions, 38
5. IDENTIFICATION OF LIKELY FAILURE MODES 39
5.1. Uplift pressures, 41
5.2. Sliding, 42
5.3. Wave impacts, 42
5.4. Scour, 42
5.5. Overtopping, 43
5.6. Geotechnical failure, 43
6. DESIGN PROCESS 45
6.1. Methodology, 47
6.2. Information required for design, 50
6.2.1. Hydraulic conditions, 50
6.2.2. Geotechnical conditions, 50
6.2.3. Geometry, 51
6.2.4. Structure performance, 52
6.2.5. Constraints, 52
7. HYDRAULIC BOUNDARY CONDITIONS 53
7.1. Water levels, 55
7.1.1. Mean water level, 55
7.1.2. Tides, 55
7.1.3. Storm surge, 56
7.1.4. Water level prediction, 56
7.2. Prediction of waves in coastal locations, 58
7.2.1. Deep water wave conditions, 58
7.2.2. Wave prediction methods, 59
7.2.3. Shallow water waves, 60
7.3. Prediction of waves on inland waters, 63
7.3.1. Derivation of wind speed, 63
7.3.2. Derivation of fetch length, 65
7.3.3. Wave prediction, 65
8. GEOTECHNICAL BOUNDARY CONDITIONS 67
8.1. General considerations, 69
8.2. Grain size distribution, 69
8.3. Angle of internal friction, 70
8.4. Permeability, 71
9. DESIGN OF INITIAL CROSS-SECTION 73
9.1. Slope, 75
9.2. Crest elevation, 76
9.3. Cover layer thickness, 78
9.4. Filter, 78
9.5. Permeability, 79
10. DESIGN METHODS 81
10.1. Overtopping, 83
10.2. Scour, 85
10.3. Rock and rip-rap armour, 87
10.3.1. Thin armour layers, 90
10.3.2. Influence of armour grading, 91
10.4. Concrete blockwork, 91
10.4.1. General design method, 91
10.4.2. Slabs, 92
10.4.3. Cellular blockwork, 94
10.4.4. Gravel blinding, 95
10.4.5. Sliding, 96
10.5. Concrete mattresses, 98
10.6. Asphalt, 100
10.6.1. Impermeable asphaltic revetments – uplift & sliding, 100
10.6.2. Calculation of layer thickness for Open Stone Asphalt, 102
10.6.3. Wave impact pressures for all asphaltic revetment types, 103
10.6.4. Grouting of rock armour layers, 106
10.7. Safety factors, 107
11. DETAILED DESIGN 109
11.1. Filter, 111
11.1.1. Granular filter design, 112
11.1.2. Geotextile filter design, 113
11.2. Toe protection, 114
11.3. Crest protection, 116
11.4. Termination details, 118
11.5. Landward face protection, 119
12. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 121
12.1. Construction aspects, 123
12.2. Specifications, 124
12.3. Preparation of slope, 124
12.4. Typical tolerances, 126
13. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 127
