Interlocking revetment block with tapered surface
US8678704B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B3/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A revetment block with a top surface that is tapered upwardly from the upstream end to the downstream end. Thus, when a number of tapered blocks are installed end to end on a grade, the upstream end of any of the blocks can be raised due to underlying ground irregularities without degrading the safety factor of the blocks. The tapered revetment blocks can also be constructed with positive interlocking arms and sockets to enhance the integrity of a matrix of such blocks.
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