Investigation of the Efects of Detached Breakwaters at Holly Beach and Grand Isle, Louisiana

Two detached breakwater projects in Louisiana were investigated. At Grand Isle, Louisiana, breakwaters do not seem to have caused any sediment deposition. Airphoto analysis indicated that the breakwater field has caused changes in morphology, though. At Holly Beach, Louisiana, breakwaters have cause...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Edwards, Brandon
Other Authors: Steven Namikas
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2006
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-07122006-101110/