DUNE STABILIZATION WITH A SAND/GEL COMPOSITE SYSTEM
No. 21 (1988), Conference Proceedings
No. 21 (1988)

DUNE STABILIZATION WITH A SAND/GEL COMPOSITE SYSTEM

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https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v21.118
Published 1988-01-29
M.H. Auerbach
Specialty Chemicals R&D, Pfizer Central Research
G.W. Borden
Specialty Chemicals R&D, Pfizer Central Research
B.L. Edge
Cubit Engineering division of Kimley-Horn
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dune stability
sand/gel composite
dune

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Auerbach, M., Borden, G., & Edge, B. (1988). DUNE STABILIZATION WITH A SAND/GEL COMPOSITE SYSTEM. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, 1(21), 118. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v21.118
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Abstract

The effectiveness of a novel sand/gel composite system for the temporary stabilization of coastal dunes was demonstrated in wavetank and field testing. The composite consists of 97% beach sand and water, with a few percent of a biodegradable aqueous polymeric gel made from nontoxic ingredients. The gel binds the sand into a firm but resilient composite that is natural in appearance and resists erosion from waves and tides. The composite is applied by pneumatic gun to the front face of a dune to a few feet below the berm level for toe protection. This paper describes the initial development and performance of the composite system in wavetank tests at the Oregon State University Wave Research Facility and field trials at Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine, Florida; Chuck's Steak House, Melbourne Beach, Florida; and Ocean Dunes Condominiums, Fort Fisher, North Carolina.
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