Research Article
Feb 1961
Synthetic Material Filters in Coastal Protection
Publication: Journal of the Waterways and Harbors Division
Volume 87, Issue 1
Abstract
Protection of granular beachfill soil, from being washed out, in shore protection, harbor, canal, and river structures, such as revetments, levees, sea walls, groins, and jetties can be easily provided by using filters which allow passing of water but withhold fill material; discussion of use of glass fiber and plastic filters instead of graded material filters; description of existing structures with synthetic filters; proper design of filters.
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Journal of the Waterways and Harbors Division
Volume 87 • Issue 1 • February 1961
Pages: 111 - 124
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© 1961 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Hans A. Agerschou, AM.ASCE
Asst. in Research, Coastal Engrg. Lab., Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
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