Experience with Sand-Tightened Coastal Structures

Abstract

To evaluate the effectiveness of various sand-sealing methods used on permeable coastal structures, as evidenced by site-specific performance and other available information. Rubble-mound coastal structures contain voids between individual armor units. dissipation, These voids result in maximum wave energy sediment. but also may result in the passage of water and The volume of sediment passing through breakwaters, jetties, and groins can be substantial, and result in increased channel shoaling, higher maintenance dredging costs, and significant loss of beach material.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA591669

Entities

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Breakwaters
  • Calcium Compounds
  • California
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Compressive Strength
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Materials
  • Navigation
  • New Jersey
  • Resilience
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering.