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Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications

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Reefs and Sills<br />

• Purpose is to limit<br />

beach erosion<br />

• Reef breakwaters<br />

function by reducing<br />

waves at the fill toe<br />

• Submerged sills are<br />

used to slow offshore<br />

movement of sand,<br />

shorten fill profile<br />

• Often used inside<br />

groin compartments<br />

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