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<br />Introduction <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />1.2 PURPCSE- <br /> <br />This man'w provides the necessary infonnation for a local or regional planner or <br />engineer tJ effectively address stteambank erosion. either through design of remedial <br />measures or by providing insight into the selection and oversight of a competent <br />consultant. <br /> <br />Through a discussion of river mechanics, geomorphology, and bank failtre, the physical <br />concepts llpon which erosion control methods are based is provided. In addition, the <br />processes of evaluating an erosion problem, selecting appropriate solutions. designing <br />structures and perfonning monitoring and maintenance are described in this manual. <br /> <br />1.3 SCOPE- <br /> <br />A very diverse group of people are anticipated to have some use for this document. All <br />references, examples, and design guidelines were directed toward serving that end. <br />Since it is to be used by design engineers, planners, economists, and elected officials <br />alilce, certun limitations have been imposed upon the nature of the material it contains. <br />The forrn~,t of this manual is designed to serve each of these interests. Each chapter <br />contains a brief overview and a discussion of its applicability. 1berefore, a reader may <br />avoid information which is not of primary interest to his or her specific case. <br /> <br />Chapters two and three present the physiologic fundamentals of fluvial systems. <br />Understan:ling this infonnation is a necessary prerequisite to fonnulation of effective <br />erosion cllntrol solutions. Chapter four through seven present. in a chronological <br />sequence, the elements required to successfully conduct an erosion control project. Five <br />appendice; provide additional design infonnation. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />COlorad(1 Erosion COntrol Manual <br />