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a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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What are breakwaters made of?

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How does breakwaters affect longshore current?

Breakwaters can disrupt longshore currents by reducing their energy and altering their direction. Breakwaters can create calm areas behind them that lead to changes in sediment transport and can result in sediment accumulation or erosion. In some cases, breakwaters have been found to mitigate the effects of longshore currents by protecting coastlines from erosion.


How much do breakwaters cost?

The cost of breakwaters can vary widely depending on the size, materials used, location, and engineering requirements. Generally, breakwaters can range from thousands to millions of dollars. It is advisable to get a professional assessment and quote for a specific project.


What are the functions of breakwaters?

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What are groins and breakwaters?

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What are groins breakwaters and seawalls?

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What has the author R A Jackson written?

R. A. Jackson has written: 'Design of cover layers for rubble-mound breakwaters subjected to nonbreaking waves' -- subject(s): Rubble mound breakwaters


What has the author Laurie A Ehrlich written?

Laurie A. Ehrlich has written: 'Breakwaters, jetties and groins' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Shore protection, Jetties, Breakwaters, Groins (Shore protection)


What has the author Dennis G Markle written?

Dennis G. Markle has written: 'Stability of toe berm armor stone and toe buttressing stone on rubble-mound breakwaters and jetties' -- subject(s): Maintenance and repair, Jetties, Breakwaters, Hydraulic models 'Breakwater stability study, Imperial Beach, California' -- subject(s): Shore protection, Breakwaters, Beaches 'Breakwater stability study, Mission Bay, California' -- subject(s): Shore protection, Ocean waves, Breakwaters, Coastal engineering, Testing, Hydraulic models 'Wave stability tests of dolos and stone rehabilitation designs for the East Breakwater, Cleveland Harbor, Ohio' -- subject(s): Models, Ocean waves, Breakwaters 'Wave transmission characteristics of various floating and bottom-fixed rubber-tire breakwaters in shallow water' -- subject(s): Breakwaters, Mobile, Mobile Breakwaters, Models 'Kahului breakwater stability study, Kahului, Maui, Hawai' -- subject(s): Breakwaters, Harbors, Hydraulic models 'Stability of rubble-mound breakwater and jetty toes' -- subject(s): Stability, Maintenance and repair, Jetties, Breakwaters 'Revetment stability study, Fort Fisher State Historical Site, North Carolina' -- subject(s): Shore protection, Hydraulic models


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Technique of protecting beaches from wave erosion involves the creation of?

breakwaters


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