Shoreline Protection: Introduction to Practical Coastal Engineering Design and Practices
Details
Benefits
- Gain a practical level of understanding of wave, water, ice, and wind interactions and forces
- Understand how coastal processes are impacted by natural and human activities
- Get an introduction to the planning and modeling tools that are most effectively and efficiently applied to shoreline protection projects
- Gain a working knowledge of current practices for the design of shore protection structures, including breakwaters, jetties, groins, and revetments
- Know the importance of engineering geology and local experience in effectively dealing with coastal bluff/slope stability
Audience
- City, county, state and federal agency officials
- Regulators
- Planners and developers
- Civil and geotechnical engineers
- Contractors and construction personnel
- Engineering geologists
- Hydraulic engineers
- Owners of coastal properties
Outline
Topics
- Coastal processes, data gathering, and planning
- Mechanics of wave, water, and wind interactions
- Sediment transport and beach nourishment, including case studies
- Regulatory planning and ‘greening’ of coastal structures
- Design of breakwaters, jetties, and groins
- Design of seawalls and revetments
- Slope and bluff geology and stability
- Emphasis on armoring and rock quality
- Construction observation and administration
Schedules
No. of Days: | 3 |
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