👉 Rip engineering, also known as riprap installation or rock armoring, is a coastal engineering technique used to protect shorelines from erosion and wave action. It involves placing large, durable rocks or other robust materials along the water's edge to dissipate wave energy and stabilize the soil. These structures, strategically positioned at the base of slopes or along shorelines, act as barriers that absorb and deflect the force of incoming waves, preventing them from undermining or eroding the land. By reducing the impact of water and sediment movement, rip engineering helps maintain the integrity of coastal areas, safeguarding infrastructure, habitats, and natural resources from the damaging effects of erosion.
