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Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications

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Nearshore (Detached) Breakwaters<br />

• Purpose is to prevent<br />

shoreline erosion<br />

• Function is reduction<br />

of wave energy in lee<br />

and reduction of<br />

longshore transport<br />

• Parallel to shoreline<br />

• Allow some<br />

alongshore transport<br />

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