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7-9. Slope Protection sodding, and planting. The type of protection provided is
governed by available materials and economics. Slope
Adequate slope protection must be provided for all earth protection should be designed in accordance with the
and rock-fill dams to protect against wind and wave procedures presented in Appendix C. Due to the high
erosion, weathering, ice damage, and potential damage cost, the initial slope protection design should be accom-
from floating debris. Methods of protecting slopes plished during the survey studies to establish a reliable
include dumped riprap, precast and cast-in-place concrete cost estimate. The final design should be presented in the
pavements, soil cement, bituminous soil stabilization, appropriate feature design memorandum.
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