An Introduction to Riprap

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