After construction, it is normal for the newly nourished beach to readjust and change substantially within the first few months. Engineers expect modest waves to move and spread the sediment so...

When they looked at the impact of back-to-back hurricanes on beaches, their research found beaches with manmade fortifications—defensive structures, such as walls, towers and barriers—struggled...

Setting up systems and workflows to track work being performed, document project implementation, and make payments was a tall task. Necessary in many cases, but a challenge to track and document.

The selection of an appropriate elevation must include consideration of locally adopted requirements, as well as other factors such as the importance of the building’s function to the community during and …

Immediately after placement, wave action is expected to release finer sand grains into the nearshore waters. This may result in suspended sediment that can create a turbidity plume offshore of the beach.

After beach nourishment, it is necessary to plow the sand to prevent compaction. Beach access points must also be maintained as sand shifts following nourishment.

Oct 19, 2018 · Expand the types of biogeochemical information collected and knowledge generated before (baseline), during and after beach nourishment projects at both source and placement sites;