Effects of beach raking and sand fences on dune dimensions and morphology

Geomorphology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 106-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl F. Nordstrom ◽  
Nancy L. Jackson ◽  
Amy L. Freestone ◽  
Katherine H. Korotky ◽  
Jack A. Puleo
Keyword(s):  
Sand Fences ◽  
Beach Raking

Evaluating the geomorphic response from sand fences on dunes impacted by hurricanes

2020 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 105247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle E. Harris ◽  
Jean T. Ellis ◽  
Patrick Barrineau
Keyword(s):  
Geomorphic Response ◽  
Sand Fences

Shelter effect efficacy of sand fences: A comparison of systems in a wind tunnel

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 32-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Wang ◽  
Jianjun Qu ◽  
Yuquan Ling ◽  
Benli Liu ◽  
Jianhua Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Sand Fences ◽  
Shelter Effect

scholarly journals Optimal array of sand fences

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izael A. Lima ◽  
Ascânio D. Araújo ◽  
Eric J. R. Parteli ◽  
José S. Andrade ◽  
Hans J. Herrmann
Keyword(s):  
Sand Fences

scholarly journals CREATION AND STABILIZATION OF COASTAL BARRIER DUNES

1968 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.P. Savage ◽  
W.W. Woodhouse
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Barrier Islands ◽  
Coastal Barrier ◽  
Line Parallel ◽  
Sand Fences

Experiments are underway along the coast of North Carolina using sand fences and dune grasses to create and stabilize a barrier dune line parallel to and behind the existing beaches of low lying barrier islands. Several miles of experimental sections have been established, and their effectiveness in trapping wind-blown sand has been analyzed. Results to date (1968) show that sand fences and dune grasses will trap wind-blown sand and create a barrier dune. A vigorous, rapidly-growing strip of American beachgrass, 90 feet wide, will trap and retain all of the sand being transported by the wind in the area. Thus, a stabilized dune can be "grown" in the area using American beachgrass. Sand fences have been shown to be effective sand traps and can be used where satisfactory plants are not available or where it may not be feasible to await the establishment of vegetation. Two methods of using sand fences to create large dunes have been investigated; both are workable. The use of fabrics as sand fences has been investigated; their effectiveness varies with the porosity of the fabric.

CFD simulation of the wind field over a terrain with sand fences: Critical spacing for the wind shear velocity

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 100574
Author(s):  
Izael A. Lima ◽  
Eric J.R. Parteli ◽  
Yaping Shao ◽  
José S. Andrade ◽  
Hans J. Herrmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Field ◽  
Wind Shear ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Shear Velocity ◽  
Critical Spacing ◽  
Sand Fences

scholarly journals EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF DUNE BUILDING WITH SAND FENCES

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Rudolph P Savage
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
The State ◽  
Beach Erosion ◽  
Corps Of Engineers ◽  
Outer Banks ◽  
Windblown Sand ◽  
Sand Accumulation ◽  
Sand Fences ◽  
Made In

In 1957 the State of North Carolina, in cooperation with the Beach Erosion Board and the Wilmington District of the Corps of Engineers undertook an experimental dune building study on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The experimental study consists of the construction of various types and arrangements of sand fences to determine the fence type and arrangement most effective in building a dune by trapping windblown sand. Four miles of experimental fencing were constructed in 1960. During the following year, four sets of profiles were made to determine the sand accumulation of the fences and a rather intermittent wind record was made in the area. The performance of the various fence types and arrangements has been compared and some conclusions have been reached concerning the best fence type and arrangement.

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