RT journal article
T1 Recent Advances in Sediment Characterization for Beach Nourishment: Practical Developments in Sampling, Analysis and Compatibility Assessment
A1 Muñoz-Perez, Juan Jose
A2 Física Aplicada
K1 Beach Nourishment
K1 Borrow sediment
K1 Grain-size Analysis
K1 Sediment Sampling
K1 Quality Control
K1 Compatibility Assessment
K1 Overfill
AB Sediment characterization is one of the most influential stages in beach nourishment projects because it directly affects borrow sediment selection, compatibility assessment, overfill estimation and, ultimately, project performance. During the last decade, several methodological developments have progressively improved the reliability of sediment characterization by addressing practical problems frequently encountered during field sampling, laboratory analysis and engineering design. This paper reviews these developments from an engineering perspective, emphasizing representative sediment sampling within trailing suction hopper dredgers, improvements in grain-size analysis, advances in laboratoryprocedures, new approaches for sediment compatibility assessment and recent developments in monitoring techniques. Rather than providing an exhaustive review of beach nourishment practice, the paper summarizes a coherent sequence of methodological advances that have reduced commonsources of error throughout the quality-control process. Practical recommendations are provided for engineers involved in beach nourishment design and construction, while future research needs are also discussed. The review highlights how relatively simple methodological improvements can substantially increase the reliability of engineering decisions without increasing project complexity or cost.
PB Iris Publishers
SN 2643-6876
YR 2026
FD 2026-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40105
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40105
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 21-sep-2026