RIPRAP DESIGN SYSTEM, Ver. 3.0

by WEST Consultants, Inc.

The RIPRAP Design System is a powerful stream bank protection design software package. The RIPRAP Design System determines sizing, layer thickness and gradation of rock riprap to protect streams from scour utilizing seven different methods:

• US Army Corps of Engineers (Engineer Manual 1110-2-1601)

• Federal Highway Administration (Hydraulic Engineering Circular No. 11)

• U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Engineering Monograph No. 25)

• U.S. Geological Survey (Water Resources Investigation Report 86-4127)

• California Bank and Shore Protection Manual

• Isbash (from USACOE Engineer Manual 1110-2-1601)

• American Society of Civil Engineers (Manual 54)

Simple single execution allows the user to quickly compare results. The program requires a Windows compatible system with approximately two megabytes (2 MB) of hard disk space.

Easy To Use

RIPRAP Design System is interactive and Windows driven, providing an easy-to-use design tool for stream bank protection. Data is input on method specific entry tabs, enabling you to easily enter or change input data. This is especially convenient for performing repetitive "what-if" design calculations. Input field sensitive and general help screens are accessible from anywhere in the program. The user's manual included with RIPRAP Design System clearly defines and explains the program's capabilities and provides guidance on design methods and input parameters. Helpful sample design problems are included in an appendix. A file management system is included in the program to handle different design run files. RIPRAP Design System will handle either Metric (SI) or English units. It will even convert a design run originally performed in one system of units to the other.

Run up to seven methods at once!

The program is able to run one to all seven different methods at once, as long as all needed data has been entered for each method. Often the designer will consider several different methods for rock sizing and use judgment as to which one(s) are most appropriate to the situation at hand. RIPRAP Design System version 3.0 allows you to do this quickly and easily in a easy to apply Windows format. The program also allows you to choose from up to four standard rock gradations for each method. . For each design method chosen output is sequentially listed, allowing for a cross check of design parameters before final selection.

Full Technical Support

Technical support is provided with the purchase of RIPRAP Design System. Assistance is offered by WEST Consultant's staff of qualified engineers. Help for real-life problems is provided by practicing engineers, not computer programmers.

Reasonable Price

The RIPRAP Design System price is available for only $295.00 through WRCS. The program is shipped next day, directly from the author, and complete technical support is effective immediately. For ordering information, please see our Order Form.