ENGR 412 - Coastal Structures and Beach Nourishment

3 Hour(s) Credit
Examine the elements of beach nourishment and coastal structures, including cross-shore and planform design considerations. Topics include dredging, borrow areas (upland, offshore and inlets), and environmental and recreational effects of beach nourishment. Learn about the functional design of coastal structures distinguishing between groins, jetties, seawalls, breakwaters, revetments and bulkheads. Sediment and structural stability as a result of breaking and non-breaking wave loading are also covered.
Three hours per week
Prerequisites ENGR 411