Concrete armor unit for the protection of coastal, shore lines a

Details Concrete armor unit for the protection of coastal, shore lines a Concrete armor unit for the protection of coastal, shore lines a

1994-10-19

1996-09-17

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Bank, shore, or bed protection

Wave or flow dissipation

52608, 405 16, 405 21, 405 30, E02B 306

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055562302

ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes a cylindrical armor unit for use in a revent structure, herein referred to as Vatia Stone. These units are shaped for: i) optimal strength, positional stability and durability; ii) interlocking along all major axes; iii) flexible interlocking capability with each other for abrupt transitions in shorelines; and iv) natural aesthetic qualities. These qualities in combination provide a significant improvement over existing structures. The Vatia Stones are uniformly placed over an erosion controlled shoreline surface and have an optimal interlocking capability between individual units for maximum stabilization. Each unit has an upper and lower surface which can be shaped geometrically to fit the natural surroundings, e.g. look like natural stone as one example. The Vatia Stone combines superior hydraulic stability gained from interlocking of the individual units with the required aesthetic qualities of the surroundings which makes for a robust/durable visually appealing armor revetment structure.

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