FRAMEWORKS FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT

A worldwide tendency towards erosion has been noted. This situation is likely to be worsened by global warming and many shorelines throughout are prone to flooding or subject to erosion. Measures to combat these effects have changed fundamentally in recent years. This has resulted in new types of structure, in particular the replacement of the traditional "hard" approach, using sea walls and groyne systems, by a soft approach based on techniques of beach nourishment and subsequent management. These new techniques demand a deeper understanding of coastal processes. Several projects in the United Kingdom are used as illustrations.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • PIANC Bull, v 64 n 71, 1990, p 72 [9 p, 9 ref, 8 fig]
• Authors:
  • Townend, I H
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Shore protection
• Old TRIS Terms: Shore erosion
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00699678
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM