STREAMBANK STABILIZATION MEASURES FOR HIGHWAY ENGINEERS

A study of erosion processes in channel bends and methods of controlling channelbank erosion in bends is reported on. FLow and erosion processes in channel bends are categorized and discussed to aid in identifying the erosion mechanisms and processes active at a particular site. Knowledge of the active erosion processes is important to the selection of an appropriate streambank stabilization measure, as well as to considerations in the final design of the structure. Flow control and streambank stabilization structures are also identified and classified. The categories of streambank stabilization structrues reported on include spurs, revetments, retardance structures, longitudinal dikes, andd bulkheads. Numerous individual countermeasure types arre identified within each of these countermeasure groups. The applicability of countermeasure groups, and individual countermeasure types are reviewed in terms of the countermeasures function or purpose, erosion mechanisms countered, river characteristics, geomorphic and other impacts of the erosion control system, vandalism and maintenance considerations, construction related considerations, and costs. This review provides guidelines for the selection of an individual countermeasure types is also included. This report is based on a thorough literature search, extensive review and evaluation of field installations, and numerous personal contacts with design engineers. (Author)

• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68498
• Corporate Authors:

  Sutron Corporation

  2190 Fox Mill Road
  Herndon, VA  United States  22071

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Engineering and Highway Operations R&D, 6300 Georgetown Pike
  McLean, VA  United States  22101-2296
• Authors:
  • Brown, S A
• Publication Date: 1985-7

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 131 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Channel stabilization; Dikes; Flow control (Air traffic control); Guidelines; Retarders (Concrete); Revetments; Scour; Spur dikes; Streams; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Longitudinal; Selecting
• Old TRIS Terms: Bulkheads; Flow control; Retarders; Stream stabilization
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451626
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-84-100, SCR-371-83-040, FCP 35H1-042
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-80-C-00147
• Files: NTL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 31 1987 12:00AM