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RAMenterprises

RAMenterprises

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Nov 20, 2002
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I was asked today, by another contractor on my site, where the term "rip rap" came from. I was stumped! I have never considered the origin of the term. Does anyone out there have any information on the history of "rip rap"?
 
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Suggest you contact soeone like Macaferri who produce such products.
 
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