Sediment storage at tidal inlets

Mehta, Ashish J. (1989) Sediment storage at tidal inlets. In: Short Course on principles and applications of beach nourishment, Gainsville, FL, February 21, 1989. Gainsville, FL, University of Florida Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering Department, pp. 1-34.

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Abstract

Accumulation of sediment around tidal inlets has become a matter of renewed interest mainly for three reasons. The first of these is the need to estimate the shoal volumes, particularly in the ebb shoal, as a potential source of sediment for beach nourishment. The second reason is the need to assess the role of the inlet in influencing the rate of erosion of downdrift shoreline, as a result of interruption or deflection of the littoral drift. Finally, an evaluation of inlet sediment accumulation is essential to account for the long term sedimentary budget of shorelines interrupted by inlets.

Item Type:

Book Section

Title:

Sediment storage at tidal inlets

Personal Creator/Author:

Creators	Email
Mehta, Ashish J.

Title of Book:

Short Course on principles and applications of beach nourishment, Gainsville, FL, February 21, 1989

Refereed:

Page Range:

pp. 1-34

Date:

1989

Publisher:

University of Florida Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering Department

Place of Publication:

Gainsville, FL

Event Title:

Short Course on principles and applications of beach nourishment

Event Type:

Workshop

Event Location:

Gainesville, FL

Event Dates:

February 21, 1989

Additional Information:

This document is Chapter 4 of the Short Course. Organized by Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association Department of Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering, University of Forida

Uncontrolled Keywords:

beach nourishment; inlets; sediments

Subjects:

Engineering
Environment

Item ID:

177

Depositing User:

Stephanie Haas

Date Deposited:

29 Aug 2007 17:01

Last Modified:

30 Sep 2011 00:29