Beach creation can be accomplished by utilizing a combination of methods that will not cause negatively effect adjacent coastlines.
Beach replenishment (also described as nourishment) is a process by which sand, lost through long-shore drift or erosion, is replaced from sources outside of the eroding beach. Generally, this is a repetitive process, as nourished beaches have a tendency to erode faster than natural beaches unless other measures are brought into practice to reduce the rate of erosion.
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Beach nourishment is part of a larger coastal defense scheme. Studies suggest that wider beaches reduce storm damage by dissipating wave energy across surf and beach zones.
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Each site and project presents its own specific challenges as no two site are alike even in the same area. The first step is for the consultant to make a site visit and reconnaissance survey of the site and adjacent coastline. This is done by a inspecting the entire site including making an underwater reconnaissance survey by being towed behind a small boat or rubber dinghy and by viewing the site and adjacent coastline from different vantage points including from the sea. In most cases a hydrographic, bathymetry and other surveys are necessary at the location and adjacent coastline. Data is then reviewed during a desk study and a report with options is provided to the site manager / owner. |
Sand Grain Size
It is important that if beach sand is brought in from another site the grain size of the new sand matches the grain size of the existing sand on the beach. |
Non-woven Geotextile
Good quality non-woven geotextile is used prior to placement of the boulders to keep the structure from undermining and behind the structure to allow for water to flow out whilst keeping the sediment in place. |
Rock Armour (boulders)
Almost all our groynes, breakwaters, sea defense structures, seawall, etc. are constructed with large rock armour and are placed by a large crawler excavator (as opposed to be placed by a crane) by using a crawler excavator the boulders can be interlocked increasing the design life of the structure. |
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