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Local engineering practices of erosion control in the coastal areas of the Niger Delta

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 The paper reviews local engineering practices of erosion control in the coastal areas of the Niger Delta, influenced by tidal activities, and analyses the physical conditions and criteria for the application of control measures. The control methods utilized include the use of sand-cement and sand-gravel bags, used rubber tire networks, wooden groins, concrete retaining walls, sheet pile walls, and rock gabions.

The effectiveness of typical cases of these measures are evaluated and suggestions made on improvements in design to ensure enhanced performance.

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  1. Institute of Geosciences and Space Technology (IGST), Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, , , , , , NG

    P. O. Youdeowei & T. K. S. Abam

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  1. P. O. Youdeowei
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Received: 22 February 1996 · Accepted: 30 July 1996

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Youdeowei, P., Abam, T. Local engineering practices of erosion control in the coastal areas of the Niger Delta. Environmental Geology 31, 231–235 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002540050184

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