Erosion of cohesive shore platforms

Nick Cooper*, David Brew, Peter Balson, Stephen Pearson, Cherith Moses, Rendel Williams, Richard Charman, Mike Walkden

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Abstract

Cohesive shore platforms are an often overlooked component of many coastal systems. Their irreversible erosion plays a large part in controlling the recession rates of backing sea cliffs and can cause considerable problems for coastal managers when, for example, the process leads to undermining of coastal defence structures. This paper presents results from fieldwork campaigns that were undertaken at Warden Point (Kent) and Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire), incorporating measurements of platform down-wearing, biological activity, geotechnical properties and general beach form. Also presented are the results of a series of numerical model tests, investigating the interactions between cohesive shore platforms, beach volumes and rates of sea cliff recession. The paper concludes with preliminary guidance on the behaviour and management of these important coastal landforms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCoastal Management - Proceedings of the two-day International Conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE
Pages69-78
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2007
EventInternational Conference on Coastal Management 2007 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Duration: 31 Oct 20071 Nov 2007

Publication series

NameCoastal Management - Proceedings of the two-day International Conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Coastal Management 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCardiff
Period31/10/071/11/07

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