Dynamic Coastal Protection: Resilience of Dynamic Revetments (DynaRev)

C. E. Blenkinsopp, P.B. Bayle, D. C. Conley, G. Masselink, E. Gulson, I. Kelly, R. Almar, I.L. Turner, T. E. Baldock, T. Beuzen, R. McCall, H.T. Rijper, A.J.H.M. Reniers, More Authors

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Abstract

A large-scale laboratory experiment was completed to investigate the performance of a dynamic cobble berm revetment designed to provide sustainable coastal protection under wave attack and a rising water level. The experiment demonstrated the inherent stability of the dynamic revetment, which was observed to be reshaped by every wave but retained its overall shape throughout the experiment with almost no loss of material. By comparing with a sand beach case, it was found that the revetment reduced shoreline retreat during an erosive wave condition and reduced runup excursions, thus eliminating erosion landward of the revetment. Overall the experiment provided significant new understanding of dynamic revetments and demonstrated the potential for dynamic revetments to provide low cost, robust coastal protection.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the HYDRALAB+ Joint User Meeting, Bucharest
EditorsPierre-Yves Henry, Mark Klein Breteler
Pages129-139
Number of pages11
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventHYDRALAB+ Joint User Meeting - Bucharest, Romania
Duration: 21 May 201925 May 2019
Conference number: 6

Conference

ConferenceHYDRALAB+ Joint User Meeting
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityBucharest
Period21/05/1925/05/19

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