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Beachsaver Reefs |
  The
reef is advantageous in coastal locations with excellerated erosion rates
or where portions of sand nourishment efforts have not had longevity, also
known as erosion hot spots. It is important that site specific information
be reviewed or if unavailable, be gathered for analysis of feasibility.
Factors such as bathymetry, currents, wave height and direction data, tidal
range, substrate and  sub-bottom
characteristics must be looked at to see if the Beachsaver reef is appropriate
for a beach and, if so, what is recommended as the optimum location and
configuration for placement. For example, the reef can be placed at an
angle to be perpendicular to the predominant wind and wave direction, rather
than exactly parallel to shore. The reef can also be placed in segments
with gaps between or in a staggered configuration. The reef can be connected
into existing groin structures. It can be straight or by using turning
pieces, angled returns can be created.
Breakwaters
International Inc. [Erosion]
[Beachsaver Reef] |
