Coastal Morphology Assessment and Coastal Protection

• Other Authors: Yamamoto, Yoshimichi (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; coastal dunes; barrier dynamics; overwash; coastal erosion; dune cannibalization; tsunami inundation simulation; topography change due to a huge tsunami; wall/pillar resistance against tsunami; CSG dike; cross-shore profile; sediment transport rates; semi-enclosed sea; sandy coast; dune development; gravel barrier beaches; storms; XBeach; morphodynamic change; bimodal spectrum; car and ship; container; driftwood; impact force; large tsunami; tsunami driftage; n/a
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Sediment, which collects in rivers and seas to secure a large amount of aggregate, reduces the supply of earth and sand to coasts. Dams and breakwaters constructed in various places also impede the transportation of earth and sand. Furthermore, the maintenance dredging of dam lakes and waterways wil...