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Apr 26, 2012
Submerged Reef Structures for Beach Erosion Control
Author: Lee E. HarrisAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Coastal Structures 2003
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This paper presents the use of artificial reef structures as submerged breakwaters, providing both wave attenuation for shoreline stabilization, and habitat for biological and environmental enhancement. The interactions between the coastal process and the reefs and submerged breakwaters are discussed, and examples of natural reefs and man-made submerged breakwaters are shown.
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Coastal Structures 2003
Pages: 1155 - 1163
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© 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Lee E. Harris
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Associate Professor, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 32901
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