Earth and Planetary Sciences
8 years ago

Revolutionizing Beach Nourishment Projects for Safer Coastal Communities

Marine Geology Frontiers
DESIGN AND INTEGRATED PROTECTION PRINCIPLES OF BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECTS
DU Lixin

Paper Summary

The article discusses how to design beach nourishment projects by considering local needs, beach characteristics, and engineering requirements. It recommends critical parameters like beach berm height, shoreface profile, and sand grain size. The suggested engineering measures include headland control, beach nourishment, building offshore breakwaters, and monitoring beach profiles.

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