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Low-Cost Stacked Block Revetments for Great Lakes Shores

by Charles Collinson, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, IL, USA,
William A. Jansen, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, IL, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Coastal Zone '85

Abstract:

Two stacked-block revetments, the product of emergency conditions and budget limitations, were constructed at Illinois Beach State Park on Lake Michigan in April 1982. The revetments, designed to protect a large, rapidly eroding recreational beach that has been developed in beach and dune sand, were constructed of 4 multiplied by 4 multiplied by 3 foot concrete blocks produced from local waste ready-mix. Intended to be an emergency measure, the structures have proved to be stable, durable, and attractive.

Subject Headings: Revetments | Beaches | Lakes | Coastal management | Transportation engineering | Shores | Sediment transport | Great Lakes | Illinois | United States | Lake Michigan

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