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Prevention of Shoreline Erosion - Coastal
Defense Schemes
Jeffrey Havelin, P.E.
Overview
This course was specifically
designed to introduce the basic design concepts behind various coastal erosion
defense schemes.
Coastal structures are used in coastal defense schemes with the objective of
preventing shoreline erosion and flooding of the adjacent coastal areas. Other
objectives include sheltering of harbor basins and harbor entrances against
waves, stabilization of navigation channels at inlets, and protection of water
intakes and outfalls. An overview of the various types of coastal structures and
their application is covered in detail within this course.
Coastal property valued at millions of dollars per acre can be washed away
during a single coastal event, and millions of dollars are spent every year
trying to prevent coastal damage in areas all over the world. This course will
introduce you to many of the coastal structures, which have been developed to
prevent erosion, flooding, and loss of beaches
The
student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of this course
to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
Detailed
review of the following coastal structure applications:
Course
Click on the following PDF
attachment and review Chapter 2, "Types and Functions of Coastal Structures" in
EM 1110-2-1100
prior to taking a quiz for credit. You will be quizzed on the attached
document in its entirety.
Types and Functions of Coastal Structures (3.4 MB)
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