Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Technical Note
Abstract
A groyne is a relatively long and narrow coastal defence structure, orientated at approximately right angles to the shoreline. Groynes are used to control the natural alongshore movement of beach material under the action of waves and tidal currents. This Technical Note presents, in a systematic manner, information on the layout and performance of groyne systems at forty-five sites on the coastline of England and Wales. The data are presented in tabular form in relation to geometrical and coastal environmental parameters, and perceived performance. The intended use of the data in the design process is explained. Data sheets for each of the forty-five sites are given, summarising both technical and non-technical (e.g. administrative responsibility) data.
ISBN
9780860173144
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Coastal and maritime engineering
- Sea walls/docks/jetties
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.