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To be able to
explain the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of hard
engineering.
The sea wall is a
concrete barrier along
the coast which absorbs
the energy of the waves.
Some can be curved in
order to deflect the
Sea walls
power arewave.
of the very effective at protecting the
coastline and will prevent erosion, as long as
they are maintained and repaired. The
maintenance and repairing can be very
expensive. The initial cost to build them is
also expensive. They last around 100 years,
however often deflecting the waves can
make the base of the wall weak and
therefore they require constant maintenance
throughout this period. The sea wall also
Groins are wooden
fences or walls made
from piles of rocks built
out into the sea.
To be able to
explain the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of soft
engineering.
You are part of a local government
for a village that is on the coast. A
sea wall has already been used, and
this has created lots of tension
because it has to be constantly
maintained and has upset the
wildlife. You have been given 5
million pesos to spend.
Question:
Do you repair the sea wall To be able to
for
Think carefully about the sustainability of justify which
another 10 years.
your answer. form of
engineering is
the most
sustainable.
You are part of a local government
for a village that is on the coast. A
sea wall has already been used, but
has recently been damaged beyond
repair by coast erosion. You have
been asked by the City Mayor to
select what you think is:
a) The best hard engineering option
available and;
b) The best soft engineering option
She has asked you to To be able to
available.
consider cost, justify which
form of
effectiveness and engineering is
sustainability when the most
sustainable.
making your decision
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