Patent ID: 6997649
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. An underwater riprap foundation consolidation smoothing method for constructing an underwater riprap foundation which includes a first region for supporting comparatively high load applied thereto from a caisson structure and a second region positioned adjacent said first region for supporting comparatively low load applied thereto from mulch blocks and wherein said first region is formed as a rigid riprap core wall body having a consolidation density higher than that in said second region and said first region and said second region have top faces which are flush with each other, comprising the steps of: throwing ripraps into water such that the extra-banking height in the first region is higher than that in the second region; and repetitively carrying out free fall of a weight to the first region and the second region to consolidate the ripraps in the first and second regions up to a planned height for the top end so that the top faces thereof are smoothed.