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Hydraulic Engineering - Beesands 2021

Successful coastal defense at Beesands, the solution is non-obtrusive compared to other systems

Hydraulic Engineering - Beesands 2021

Replacement of rip-rap with TECCO® Cell

Hydraulic Engineering - Beesands 2021

Three years after construction, the inner cavities are visible, ready to fill with beach material

Hydraulic Engineering - Beesands 2021

Three years after construction, the mesh is in perfect condition.

Hydraulic Engineering - Beesands 2021

Summer 2022: The barely visible mesh becomes even more discreet, the vegetation hides it more and more

 
 

System length

110 m

 

Year of installation

2021

Initial situation

Beesands is a small settlement located midway between Hallsands and Torcross on the coast of Start Bay in South Devon, The picturesque area is a tourist hotspot. Unfortunately it is prone to coastal erosion during storm season and high tides.

Riprap had been built to defend the coastline but required costly annual maintenance. The project manager, therefore, contacted Geobrugg in search of an innovative and cost-effective solution.

Description

Working closely with Landmarc to find an alternative coastal erosion solution that requires less maintenance than rock armour and geotextiles. Using TECCO® Stainless G65/3 to wrap and secure multiple-sized rocks to match the beach profile. High-tensile TECCO® stainless G65/3 gives high strength and a long lifetime. The internal geometry of the structure stops larger rocks from moving around. Smaller rocks fit between the gaps and lock the structure together while creating voids to dissipate wave energy.

A monitoring process was then implemented with the UK environment agency and the South Hams District Council. The performance of TECCO Cell was unanimously verified, and additional work was requested as soon as funds were available.

Country/Region

United Kingdom

Engineering

Contractor

Protected object

Coastline

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René Müller
   

René Müller

Country Manager Kantone AG BE BL BS FR GE JU NE SO VD VS

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
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Geobrugg AG,Industriestrasse 21,5200 Brugg / Switzerland Country Manager Kantone AG BE BL BS FR GE JU NE SO VD VS

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Olivia Sartorius
   

Olivia Sartorius

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Mining / Tunnels
Geobrugg AG

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Isacco Toffoletto
   

Isacco Toffoletto

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Mining / Tunnels
Geobrugg AG Ticino,Via Brusada 5,6933 Muzzano / Switzerland

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