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

Geomorphology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 106-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl F. Nordstrom ◽  
Nancy L. Jackson ◽  
Amy L. Freestone ◽  
Katherine H. Korotky ◽  
Jack A. Puleo
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2018 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 32-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Wang ◽  
Jianjun Qu ◽  
Yuquan Ling ◽  
Benli Liu ◽  
Jianhua Xiao

1968 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.P. Savage ◽  
W.W. Woodhouse

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 100574
Author(s):  
Izael A. Lima ◽  
Eric J.R. Parteli ◽  
Yaping Shao ◽  
José S. Andrade ◽  
Hans J. Herrmann ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Rudolph P Savage

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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