Author: Thomas R. MartinPublisher:
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Category : Beach erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Analysis of the Performance of the Prefabricated Erosion Prevention (P.E.P.) Reef System, Town of Palm Beach, Florida
Author: Thomas R. MartinPublisher:
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Category : Beach erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Performance of the P.E.P. Reef Installation, Town of Palm Beach, Florida
Author: Robert George DeanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Final Research Report on the Performance of Prefabricated Erosion Protection Reefs for Beach Erosion Control
Author: Newman Kunti LinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
The performance of Prefabricated Erosion Prevention (P.E.P.) reefs is evaluated on the basis of the wave climate off West Palm Beach, Florida. This evaluation is also applicable to other areas if the physical scaling is employed properly. Model testing based upon the distorted Froudian similarity is performed in a wave tank at Florida Atlantic University. The P.E.P. reefs are able to reflect about 20% of wave energy during storms while they allow about 60% wave energy to shores (about 30% reflected and 10% dissipates) in normal seasons. Therefore, they will interrupt about 30-40% of littoral drift. It is a good device for the areas where littoral drift is relatively unimportant in the dynamic equilibrium of beach profile. Particularly, the P.E.P. reefs are very feasible for shore protection of waterways or canals again ship waves and wakes. Installation of P.E.P. reefs can only be made under supervision of an experienced coastal engineer who fully understands the coastal processes and oceanographic conditions in the area of interest.
Performance of the Midtown Palm Beach PEP Reef Installation
Author: Robert George DeanPublisher:
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Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Commencing in June 1992, the first 57 concrete units of an experimental proprietary submerged breakwater, the Prefabricated Erosion Prevention (PEP) Reef, were installed off Midtown Beach in the Town of Palm Beach. In the spring and summer of 1993, the remaining 273 units were installed for a total of 330 units with a total length of 4176 feet. The units were six feet high and were placed in water depths of approximately 9.5 feet. The purpose of the installation was to both reduce wave heights and to accumulate sand in its lee. To document the performance of this installation, a comprehensive field monitoring investigation was undertaken and is reported herein. The monitoring program included surveys to document the changes in beach and nearshore conditions, wave and current gages, leveling to quantify settling of the individual units, scour monitoring devices, remote video to monitor breaking on the natural reef which is approximately 700 feet seaward of the PEP Reef and biological components. The monitoring results extended from July 1992 to June 1995, a total period of 35 months.
St. Lucie County South Beach and Dune Restoration Project
Author: Stability of the Prefabricated Erosion Prevention Reefs
Author: Newman Kunti LinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Feasibility Study of PEP Reefs for Beach Erosion Control
Author: Newman K. LinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
This study was conceived and implemented to investigate the feasibility of artificial reefs for beach erosion control. The Prefabricated Erosion Prevention (PEP) reef, invented by Hans Rauch, was deployed in eight feet of water off the beach near Sloan's Curve, Palm Beach, Florida. Field investigations and numerical simulations were performed to study the impact of the reef on the coastal processes such as nearshore currents, beach profile evolution, etc.
Evaluation of Submerged Reef Performance at Vero Beach, Florida, Using a Numerical Modeling Scheme
Author: Gary Anthony ZarilloPublisher:
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Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This report describes the development, setup, and application of a modeling scheme to test the performance of the proposed Prefabricated Erosion Protection (PEP) reef system for protecting sections of shoreline within the city of Vero Beach, Florida. The modeling scheme consists of tow components, a numerical wave model and a circulation model to predict flow patterns and sediment transport driven by wave forces.
Performance of the Midtown Palm Beach P.E.P. Reef Installation
Author: Robert George DeanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Performance of the PEP Submerged Breakwater Project, Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
Author: J. Bailey SmithPublisher:
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Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
"This report presents the results of the Vero Beach Prefabricated Erosion Prevention (P.E.P.) Reef monitoring program for the period April through July, 1997."--p.1