No. 18 (1982), Conference Proceedings
No. 18 (1982)

CONSTRUCTION OF A BREACH CLOSURE IN A BARRIER ISLAND

Conference Proceedings
Published 1982-01-29
M.J. McCarthy
Coastal Engineer, PRC Harris
E.J. Schmeltz
Coastal Engineer, PRC Harris
G.R. Lehan
Consulting Engineer
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barrier island
breach closure
breach construction

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CONSTRUCTION OF A BREACH CLOSURE IN A BARRIER ISLAND. (1982). Coastal Engineering Proceedings, 1(18), 75. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v18.75
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Abstract

A breach was opened in the barrier beach along the south shore of Long Island, New York during a winter storm in January, 1980. Due to public safety and environmental concerns, a contract to close the breach using sand fill was awarded to a local contractor. This paper discusses the evolution of the construction procedures developed to allow the contractor to successfully complete the project on schedule and on budget.
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