Determining the Performance of Breakwaters During High Energy Events: A Case Study of the Holly Beach Breakwater System
Breakwaters have been constructed in many areas along Louisianas coastline to protect the shoreline from wave energy and erosion. During normal conditions, these breakwaters can typically be analyzed using traditional empirical methods for emergent breakwaters. However, Louisianas coastline is under...
Main Author: | Woodroof, Andrew Keane |
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Other Authors: | Chen, Q. Jim |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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LSU
2012
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Online Access: | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11152012-174353/ |
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