Structured Slab Bank Protection

[dik]

I'm looking at bank reinforcement using large riprap and the contractor has suggested a structured slab held in place with large spreadbored piles to accommodate vertical load as well as possible uplift. The installation is saturated and subject to substantial freezing conditions (-40C).

Is anyone aware of a similar installation of a structured slab? If so, how is uplift due to freezing accommodated? plastic voidform?

Dik

 

[Ryb01]

I would recommend consulting with a geotechnical engineer before taking any further steps on this project.

 

[cvg]

I think once your contractor sees the price of this structural concrete slab, he may decide that riprap is a better way to go.

 

[dik]

thanks... Dik