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Riprap is a permanent cover of rock used to stabilize streambanks, provide in-stream channel. stability, and provide a stabilized outlet below concentrated flows. This BMP addresses using riprap to stabilize streambanks, line channels and provide stable out-. lets.
Figure 2. Translational Slide Failure (Modified from Blodgett (6)) The failure of riprap referred to as modified slump is the mass movement of material along an. internal slip surface within the riprap blanket; the underlying material supporting the riprap does. not fail. This type of failure is similar in many respects to the translational slide, but the.