ABRASION OF BEACH SAND.

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Abstract:

On sandy beaches the loss of material ascribable to abrasion and the resultant recession of the shoreline is a serious problem. The report discusses the rate of loss by abrasion. Author

Author(s):
Mason, Martin A. ; Schulte, Charles A.
Author Organization(s):
CORPS OF ENGINEERS WASHINGTON D C BEACH EROSION BOARD
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.,
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TM-2
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*BEACHES, EROSION), SAND, VELOCITY, TRANSPORT PROPERTIES, PARTICLE SIZE, DENSITY, OCEAN WAVES, IMPACT, GRINDING, FRACTURE(MECHANICS), CRYSTAL STRUCTURE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
BEACH EROSION, SHORELINE RECESSION
Report Date:
1942 Feb 01