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Smathers Beach Design Parameters

 
Smathers Beach Renourishment
CountyMonroe
LocationPL-J4-W to PL-J1-W
Designer / MonitorCP&E / CE&S
Construction DateMarch 2000
Length (miles)0.56
Construction Beach Width (Avg. ft.)29
Design Volume (cy)
Volume Placed (cy)36000
Volume Density (Avg. cy/ft)12
Construction Berm Width (Avg. ft.)68
Borrow SourceMid-state borrow source
Mean Grain Size (mm)
Longshore Transport Rate (cy/year)
Wave Direction (degree north)NE & E
Wave Height (feet)1 - 6
Wave Period (sec.)
 
References: USACE(1993) CE&S(2003)

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