willong
Well-Known Member
That's right Leon. Riprap is still correct terminology whether it is busted chucks of concrete slabs or natural stone--the term is not restricted to shot rock.Hear in Michigan I talked to a guy that did under water welding in Boat Marinas, he had a name for all that concrete, he said they call it Rip Rap or something like that. LEON.
Definition of RIPRAP
a foundation or sustaining wall of stones or chunks of concrete thrown together without order (as in deep water); also : a layer of this or similar material on an embankment slope to prevent erosion; material used for riprap… See the full definition
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