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The performance and durability of timber groynes (or `groins') is highly dependent on the design and detailing of the structure. Using knowledge and experience developed over generations an effective functional design can be achieved, which may ultimately result in lower whole life costs and provide environmental advantages over alternative materials.

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Coastal Structures 2003
Pages: 962 - 974

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Published online: Apr 26, 2012

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Udo Perdok
Coastal Engineer, Halcrow Group Ltd, Burderop Park, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0QD, UK
Matt Crossman
Engineering Policy Advisor, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Area 3D Ergon House, Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2AL, UK
Henk Jan Verhagen
Associate Professor, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands
Simon Howard
Senior Engineer, Posford Haskoning, Burns House, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1PG, UK
Jonathan Simm
Technical Director — Engineering, HR Wallingford, Howbery Park, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 8BA, UK

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