Utilization of Geotextile Tube for Sandy and Muddy Coastal Management: A Review

Threats to beaches have accelerated the coastal destruction. In recent decades, geotextile tubes were used around the world to prevent coastal erosion, to encourage beach nourishment, and to assist mangrove rehabilitation. However, the applications of geotextile tube in sandy and muddy coasts have d...

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Main Authors: Siew Cheng Lee, Roslan Hashim, Shervin Motamedi, Ki-Il Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/494020