Beach Nourishment

An analysis of "soft" measurements, in the form of beach nourishment, to protect ourselves against the sea. The rapport covers the following subject with regard to "soft" measurements: - Design of soft solution: review of design tools, practical consequences of morphological theory and failure modes - Construction methods for soft solutions:...

Defense of Shorelines by Structural Approaches

Structural approaches can be employed to stabilize shorelines against erosion, to provide sheltered areas for swimming or for a myriad of other benefits. In this section, the emphasis will be on shoreline stabilization although much of the information and discussions presented would be equally applicable to accomplish other objectives. Three...