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Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications

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<strong>Coastal</strong> Armoring:<br />

Revetments<br />

• Purpose is to protect<br />

the shoreline against<br />

erosion<br />

• Function by<br />

reinforcing of part of<br />

the beach profile<br />

• “Medium” crosssection<br />

size. Can be<br />

long.<br />

Barnegat North<br />

• Generally built on<br />

existing slope<br />

• Often rubblemound<br />

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