Dune growth on natural and nourished beaches

Master thesis (2009)

Authors

Contributors

D.J.R. Walstra (mentor)
S. De Vries (mentor)
N. Geleynse (mentor)
M.J.F. Stive (mentor)
Department
Hydraulic Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2009 Damsma, T.
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Published Date

27-04-2009

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Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract

Dune evolution on natural and nourished beaches on an engineering timescale is not well understood. Using a study of both literature, and data which has been gathered of the Dutch coast, a new hypothesis regarding the causes of variability in dune evolution is proposed. Following this hypothesis assumptions are made on the basis of which a conceptual model is developed that includes both the accretive and erosive processes that govern dune evolution.