The Engineering of Sand.

Pilkey, Orrin H.

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ERIC Number: EJ405993

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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The Engineering of Sand.

Pilkey, Orrin H.

Journal of Geological Education, v37 n5 p308-11 Nov 1989

Discussed are beach replenishment, and hard structures in relation to the sand transportation system. Failures of current engineering practices and the resulting costs to the taxpayer are stressed. Equations and parameters used to make predictions of beach durability are criticized. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Education, Geology, Government Role, Higher Education, Physical Geography, Public Facilities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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