Coastal Groins and Nearshore Breakwaters

Technical Engineering and Design Guides, as adapted from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers No. 6.

Thisbook provides guidance for the design and placement of beach stabilization structures, specifically groins, nearshore breakwaters, and submerged sills. Groin dimensions—such as height, length, spacing, and permeability—and their effects on a groin's functional performance are examined, along with the use of physical and mathematical models to evaluate designs. Topics include: various des…