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Bank Stabilization with LPSTP at Grand River, MO

Explore the successful use of LPSTP technology for bank stabilization along the Grand River at Route "A", 100 miles north of Kansas City, MO. Learn about the project's implementation, challenges, and long-term impact on the river ecosystem. Witness the evolution of the false bankline approach in a rural setting with sand-gravel composition and gentle slope. Discover how LPSTP minimized backfilling while protecting existing public works. Dive into the case study showcasing the project's progression over the years, from construction to post-erosion observations. Follow the story of innovative engineering solutions in mitigating riverbank erosion and enhancing flow dynamics.

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Bank Stabilization with LPSTP at Grand River, MO

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  1. CASE STUDY:Grand River at Route “A” 100 miles north of Kansas City, MO.Constructed June 2001False Banklines using LPSTP(medium-sized river)

  2. LPSTP CONFIGURED AS A FALSE BANKLINE ON A LARGE RIVER, MINIMAL BACKFILLING BEHIND LPSTP Grand River at Route “A” 100 miles north of Kansas City, MO. {rural, sand-gravel, slope <1%, pool-riffle-pool, meandering}. This is a Kansas City District Corps of Engineers Section 14 project, emergency bank stabilization to protect existing public works (highway and bridge). I was involved in the conceptual design, & HNTB, Inc. developed Plans and Specs. Much thanks to John Blancett, engineer with HNTB for project monitoring, great pix, & Plans and Specs. Mini case study: 1 of 13

  3. LPSTP Cross-sections. Top bank = el. 806 Q-2 flow = el. 803 LPSTP crest = 793 Designed to be overtopped 13 days/yr. Core section of LPSTP was built of a less expensive stone, while quarry run stone was used for all exposed surfaces Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 2 of 13

  4. Planform design drawing from HNTB. The bend US of the project bend had migrated 1,100 ft in 59 years, but was averaging 50 ft per year from 1993-1999 (after disturbance from 1993 flood). Bridge LPSTP Key Existing bridge protection Tie-backs & keys Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 3 of 13

  5. LPSTP on a large river, looking US. The bend US of this bend had migrated 1,100 ft in 59 years. Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 4 of 13

  6. MAIN PROJECT GOALS LPSTP was moved away from existing bank (false backline) so as to improve flow through the bridge opening and to reduce erosive pressure on opposite bank downstream of bridge. Mini case study: 5 of 13

  7. Looking DS, Grand River, very poor flow alignment into Route “A” bridge opening, pre-project conditions Pix by Derrick Mini case study: 6 of 13

  8. Great shot Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc., note old bank angle approach & new LPSTP flow approach angle into Route “A” highway bridge NEW APPROACH ANGLE Old approach angle Mini case study: 7 of 13

  9. Looking US, flow at crest of LPSTP, Grand River at Route “A”, South of Albany, MO. Q-2 flow would be 3 ft below top bank. Q-2 flow is 10 ft higher than the crest of the LPSTP. Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 8 of 13

  10. June 2001 - Looking US at just completed project. Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 9 of 13

  11. Looking US. Note deposition and veg within first year after completion. Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 10 of 13

  12. Sept 2002 – 1 year after completion. Looking US. Nature is “softening” the project. Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 11 of 13

  13. May 3, 2006 – 5 years after completion. Looking US. Native vegetation improves project aesthetics/functions, Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 12 of 13

  14. Oct 4, 2007 - After 6 years robust native vegetation results in a fully functional project, Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO Pix by John Blancett, HNTB, Inc. Mini case study: 13 of 13

  15. 7 YEARS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETIONHIGH VELOCITY FLOW STRIPS LEAVES OFF OF PLANTSPhotos by Derrick MAY 5, 2008

  16. 7 YEARS LATER -Looking US @ project. High velocity flow has stripped leaves off of almost all plants growing within the project. 7 YEARS LATER - Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO -PIX BY DERRICK 5-1-2008

  17. 7 YEARS LATER -Looking US @ project. High velocity flow has stripped leaves & upstream side bark from most plants growing within the project. 7 YEARS LATER - Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO -PIX BY DERRICK 5-1-2008

  18. 7 YEARS LATER –Close-up of bark & leaves stripped from PLANTS AT TOP BANK due to high flow velocities. 7 YEARS LATER - Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO -PIX BY DERRICK 5-1-2008

  19. 8 YEARS LATER-Looking US @ willow recovery. 8 YEARS LATER- Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO -PIX BY DERRICK 8-20-09

  20. 8 YEARS LATER-Looking DS of bridge opposite bank. Was severely eroded pre-project, but redirection of flow thru bridge resulted in deposition & willow growth. 8 YEARS LATER- Grand River @ Rt. “A”, MO -PIX BY DERRICK 8-20-09

  21. REGARDING QUESTIONS, I AM ALL EARS !!! Each ear is 10 inches long, front legs are 5 inches long Cleophus at 8 weeks

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