Erosion Control: Jetties vs Breakwaters vs Beach Renourishment & Dune Grasses

  • Thread starter Thread starter AngelShare
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Control
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the comparative analysis of four erosion control methods: jetties, breakwaters, beach renourishment, and the planting of dune grasses. Participants emphasize the need for detailed pros and cons for jetties, as existing resources are insufficient. A recommended resource for further reading is "Waves and Beaches" by Willard Bascom, which is accessible through libraries or interlibrary loans. The goal is to determine the most effective erosion control method based on comprehensive information.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of coastal engineering concepts
  • Familiarity with erosion control methods
  • Knowledge of environmental impacts of coastal structures
  • Research skills for accessing academic resources
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the effectiveness of jetties in coastal erosion control
  • Explore the environmental impact of breakwaters on marine ecosystems
  • Investigate the long-term benefits of beach renourishment projects
  • Study the role of dune grasses in stabilizing coastal environments
USEFUL FOR

Coastal engineers, environmental scientists, students studying marine ecology, and policymakers involved in coastal management and erosion control strategies.

AngelShare
Messages
208
Reaction score
0
I need to know the pros and cons of:

Jetties
Breakwaters
Beach Renourishment
Planting of dune grasses & plants

I've found the pros and cons of each type of erosion control except for jetties. The links my teacher gave me aren't that great, as usual, so if anyone can provide me with a link or links I'd appreciate it because I need to choose which method is best afterwards and the given link isn't doing that great of a job of explaining them in the first place.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Check Waves and Beaches, Willard Bascom. It'll be in the library, or available on interlibrary loan.
 

Similar threads

Schools Graduate School Advice: Control Theory vs. Optoelectronics vs. Electromagnetics
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Need help picking university course -- Physics vs Comp Sci
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
3K
AP Computer Science A VS. Chemistry Honors
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
11K
Other Relearning Math: Comparing Resources for the Best Learning Experience
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
11K
Undergrad Atmospheric Density vs Altitude in an O'Neil Cylinder
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Requesting suggestions for languages, libraries, and architectures for parallel (and sometimes non parallel) numerical and scientific computations
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
The Scientist as Hero - or not
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Engineering, yes. But which engineering?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
7K
C/C++ Fortran90 vs C vs C++: not a troll
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
9K
  • Sticky
Kerbal Space Program Tutorial Series - Open Access to 1.7
  • · Replies 48 ·
2
Replies
48
Views
68K