Hydraulic and earth engineering – Bank – shore – or bed protection – Revetment
Patent
1993-04-30
1995-07-04
Taylor, Dennis L.
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Bank, shore, or bed protection
Revetment
405 16, 405 17, 404 41, E02B 312
Patent
active
054294517
ABSTRACT:
An interlocking grid matrix system is adapted for placement over terrain for use as a revetment. The grid matrix system includes a plurality of substantially identical revetment blocks which are interconnected to allow for omnidirectional movements relative to each other. Each revetment block includes a precast grid body having a first major surface, a second major surface, and an edge extending between the major surfaces to define a periphery for the grid body. The grid body further includes a plurality of spaced ears which are joined to and extend from the edge and a plurality of locking channels disposed inwardly of the edge between the ears. Each channel opens to each major surface and the edge and is specifically configured to releasably interlock with an ear of an adjacent grid body such that movement in any direction is permitted between adjacent revetment blocks while maintaining an interlocking relationship therebetween.
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