| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4687263 | Geomorphology | 2007 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
To understand the evolution and stability of beaches, prediction of the equilibrium beach profile (EBP) is theoretically and practically important. In the present paper, a new equation, h = AeBx + C is developed to predict the change in beach profile for sections above the water level and the adjacent nearshore portions. Moreover, fractal analysis is applied to predict types of EBP for the first time using the field data collected from Liao Zuikou and Nanwan beaches, South China. Three types of EBP termed Upward-concave EBP (U-EBP), Downward-concave EBP (D-EBP) and Medium-characteristic EBP (M-EBP), are given for the studied region of South China.
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Authors
Zhi-Jun Dai, Jin-zhou Du, Chun-Chu Li, Zi-Shen Chen,