Groynes in coastal engineering. Guide to design, monitoring and maintenance of narrow footprint groynes

Publication C793

CIRIA, 2020
Groynes in coastal engineering. Guide to design, monitoring and maintenance of narrow footprint groynes Download document

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Current

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Abstract

Provides updated guidance based on R119 (CIRIA, 1990) relating to the effectiveness of groynes in coastal engineering, including shoreline management and sediment transport processes. Covers planning and assessing groyne field layouts, profiles, narrow footprint groynes, structural design, construction, beach monitoring and management, inspection and monitoring and maintenance.

Author

Simm, J. et al

History

Updates R119 Guide on the uses of groynes in coastal engineering (CIRIA, 1990). Based on RP1067.

ISBN

9780860178989

Subjects

  • Sea walls/docks/jetties
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Coastal and maritime engineering

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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