Stability and Overtopping Study of Montrose to Irving Reach of Chicago, IL, Shoreline Revetment

Abstract

The stepped stone revetment along the City of Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline, directly south of Montrose Harbor, is failing and in need of repair. The Illinois Historical Preservation Agency (IHPA) requested that the cut limestone blocks from the original structure be evaluated for use in the new revetment design. A physical model study was conducted at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory to assist in the design of the composite structure. During the experiments, overtopping rates were measured and stone stability was noted. Construction-related issues, overtopping, and the sizing and stability of cut limestone blocks were of major interest during the study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA477634

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth C. Burg
  • Jeffrey A. Melby

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Hydraulics
  • Illinois
  • Lake Michigan
  • Lakes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Michigan
  • Revetments

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  • Archaeological Resource Survey
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering