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Dynamics of Coastal Systems Using GIS Analysis and Geomaterials Evaluation for Groins

2009; Geological Society of America; Volume: 15; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2113/gseegeosci.15.4.245

1558-9161

Ana Pires, António Alberto Gomes, Helder I. Chaminé,

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Research Article| November 01, 2009 Dynamics of Coastal Systems Using GIS Analysis and Geomaterials Evaluation for Groins ANA C PIRES; ANA C PIRES 1GeoBioTec Centre (3G—Georesources, Geotechnics and Geomaterials Research Group), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; and the Laboratory of Cartography and Applied Geology (Labcarga), Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of PortoRua do Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto Portugal Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar ALBERTO GOMES; ALBERTO GOMES 2Department of Geography (Laboratory of Physical Geography), Faculty of Arts, University of Porto, CEGOT Research CentreVia Panorâmica, s/n 4150-564 Porto Portugal Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar HELDER I CHAMINÉ HELDER I CHAMINÉ 3GeoBioTec Centre (3G—Georesources, Geotechnics and Geomaterials Research Group), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; and the Laboratory of Cartography and Applied Geology (Labcarga), Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of PortoRua do Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto Portugal Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information ANA C PIRES 1GeoBioTec Centre (3G—Georesources, Geotechnics and Geomaterials Research Group), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; and the Laboratory of Cartography and Applied Geology (Labcarga), Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of PortoRua do Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto Portugal ALBERTO GOMES 2Department of Geography (Laboratory of Physical Geography), Faculty of Arts, University of Porto, CEGOT Research CentreVia Panorâmica, s/n 4150-564 Porto Portugal HELDER I CHAMINÉ 3GeoBioTec Centre (3G—Georesources, Geotechnics and Geomaterials Research Group), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; and the Laboratory of Cartography and Applied Geology (Labcarga), Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of PortoRua do Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4200-072 Porto Portugal Publisher: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1558-9161 Print ISSN: 1078-7275 Copyright © 2009 EEGS Environmental & Engineering Geoscience (2009) 15 (4): 245–260. https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.15.4.245 Article history First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation ANA C PIRES, ALBERTO GOMES, HELDER I CHAMINÉ; Dynamics of Coastal Systems Using GIS Analysis and Geomaterials Evaluation for Groins. Environmental & Engineering Geoscience 2009;; 15 (4): 245–260. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.15.4.245 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyEnvironmental & Engineering Geoscience Search Advanced Search Abstract Shoreline change in the Espinho area (northwest Portugal) is a chronic problem. The present study takes advantage of geographical information system (GIS) tools to contribute to the knowledge of the geologic and geomorphological dynamics of the Espinho shoreline. A GIS-based monitoring project was compiled, which gathers information on all coastal works located along the Espinho shoreline, focusing especially on construction, monitoring, and repair aspects. Shoreline change was analyzed using the ArcGIS extension “Digital Shoreline Analysis System” (DSAS) to understand this important aspect of coastal management. This work also emphasizes the importance of geotechnical assessment of coastal protection structures in diagnosing their degree of damage and/or deterioration so that one can plan more efficient maintenance works. Our results indicate a general trend of erosion to the south and accretion to the north of the Espinho coastal area. Geoengineering characterization of the Paramos groin defines three main zones for the armor block materials (i.e., Zones I, II/III, and IV), which show, respectively, very low, medium to high, and low deterioration levels. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.