Shoreline Changes Caused by Marina of Badolato (Italy)

International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 10(07), 2019, pp.298-307

10 Pages Posted: 18 Sep 2019

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G. Barbaro

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria – 89122, Reggio Calabria, Italy

G. Foti

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria – 89122, Reggio Calabria, Italy

M. Miduri

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria – 89122, Reggio Calabria, Italy

P. Puntorieri

Environmental and Materials, Mediterranea University, Reggio Calabria, Italy

Date Written: September 10, 2019

Abstract

The paper analyzed the impact generated by the construction of a port on the adjacent coasts. In particular, the case study of Marina of Badolato (Italy) will be analyzed. The paper evaluates the shoreline changes and the influence of deep water wave climate and of the longshore and river transport on the coastal dynamics of the study area. The port construction has altered about 4.5 km of coastline with relevant advancement to the South areas and erosion to the North areas. Finally, the paper shows how the construction of a port can alter the coast even at considerable distances from the port itself, so that during the design phase it is necessary to correctly evaluate all the possible alterations of the coastal dynamics.

Keywords: shoreline changes, sedimentation, wave climate, longshore transport, WSE

Suggested Citation

Barbaro, G. and Foti, G. and Miduri, M. and Puntorieri, P., Shoreline Changes Caused by Marina of Badolato (Italy) (September 10, 2019). International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 10(07), 2019, pp.298-307, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3451048

G. Barbaro (Contact Author)

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria – 89122, Reggio Calabria, Italy ( email )

Reggio Calabria
Italy

G. Foti

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria – 89122, Reggio Calabria, Italy ( email )

Reggio Calabria
Italy

M. Miduri

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria – 89122, Reggio Calabria, Italy ( email )

Reggio Calabria
Italy

P. Puntorieri

Environmental and Materials, Mediterranea University, Reggio Calabria, Italy ( email )

Reggio Calabria
Italy

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