Shore Protective Revetment Crowned with Pedestrian Walkway at Strand Beach, California

Environmental impacts of shore revetment

“…There are many options to enhance a reduction in wave overtopping, thus increasing the revetment's overall stability and effectiveness. In California, an integrated shore protective revetment with a pedestrian walkway had successfully provided additional protection against storm wave impingement, and the beach had recovered and exhibited a typical summer beach condition during the past El Nino seasons in 2009–2010 [ 66 ]. Alternatively, an application of engineering materials can further reduce hydrodynamics forces.…”

“…Some coastal practitioners agree that the revetments enhance beach aesthetics [ 16 , 67 ], while some consider them an eye sore [ 18 ]. Reference [ 66 ] stated that repairing an aged revetment and topping it with a new pedestrian walkway was a preferred alternative to promote recreational activity and enhance an aesthetic view. Reference [ 80 ] agreed that the revetments could provide new opportunities for fishing activities and tourism to enhance local economies.…”

“…Whether a revetment enhances or demotes coastal landscapes is subjective, that is entirely based on personal preferences. References [ 66 , 80 ] claimed that the revetments could enhance aesthetic views and promote tourism as well as recreational activities, whereas [ 18 , 41 ] argued that the revetments could cause beach width loss and severely affect the accessibility. Researchers on soft options or ecological engineering approaches must admit that they are not effective in dissipating big waves.…”

Successful Coastal Protection by Step Concrete Revetments in Thailand

“…Alternatively, concrete units can be used if the rocks with the required property are unavailable. Concrete revetments such as inclined seawall and stepped revetment can also be incorporated with walkways to enhance beach access and utilization as well as promote tourism [9]. The revetment is one of the engineering tools to combat coastal erosion.…”

“…Constraints of such participations should be avoided [15]. This article presents a conclusion that, if carefully and theoretically accurately designed, the revetment will create multi-fold benefits to local communities while creating inconsequential impact on coastal processes [9]. It will not only solve coastal erosion, but also enhance people' s livelihood, as well as transforms the once-eroded beaches into the beautiful beaches that attract visitors.…”