Experiences on the use of polymer coated steel net for the protection of dykes against the intrusion of beavers: (Paper and Abstract)

Recent studies show an increase in the population of beavers, nutria and other rodents in vast regions of central Europe over the last 15 years. Unfortunately, this caused in many instances considerable damage on large rivers along dykes and earthworks in the floodplain areas, leading to an increased risk of bank failures. However, most of these...

Combined Wave and Surge Overtopping of Levees: Flow Hydrodynamics and Articulated Concrete Mat Stability

A 1-to-25 scale physical model of a typical cross section of the levee along the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) was con-structed at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, MS. The purpose of the physical model was to obtain hydrodynamic measurements of unsteady flow...

Geotextile Design & Construction Guidelines: Participant Notebook

These guidelines have been condensed from the FHWA Geotextile Engineering Manual (1985) for use as an implementationdocument for project managers and highway designers. It will also be useful as a design reference guide for pavement and geotechnical specialists. The guidelines when used in conjunction with the FHWA Geotextile Engineering Manual...

Coastal protection procedures: With special reference to the conditions in Florida

Overview of procedures to protect the coastline of Florida.