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Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications

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What does overtopping do<br />

Impact from overtopping water can cause direct damage to upland<br />

infrastructure, and can remove material from behind structures, causing<br />

structure failure. Overtopped water floods behind line of protection.<br />

ASHAROKEN 15 Mar 2010<br />

Removes unprotected soil<br />

from behind structure, fails<br />

structure<br />

Damage reaches to far side of<br />

roadway<br />

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