Sand Outflow from Coastal Structure
when the scouring depth reaches the lowest edge of a structure (usually, the sheet pile), waves can infiltrate the body of the structure and flow out the backfilling materials; this…
Destructions of Coastal Structures Constructed in Very Shallow Areas
Dikes and seawalls are conventional measures for stopping retreat of a shoreline due to their ability to prevent wave overtopping. However, even these structures are constructed far away from shorelines,…
Types of Coastal Erosion in Thailand
According to the pieces of literature, types of coastal erosion can be classified into two groups. One is deforestations of mangrove forests. Although many coasts in Thailand had been covered…