Groynes in coastal engineering
Join this pre-recorded webinar for an overview of CIRIA's guide 'Groynes in coastal engineering' (C793) covering the design, condition assessment, maintenance and repair of groyne systems. It updates the previous guide 'Groynes in coastal engineering: data on performance of existing groyne systems' (TN135).
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Background
Groynes often form significant elements of the coastal protection and flood defence schemes around the UK's coast. Their principle purpose is to act as a physical impediment to the movement of material, whether longshore, cross-shore through lateral extensions, or a combination of both. Through this they retain and reorintate the beach as required.
Investment costs associated with their construction, maintenance and decommissioning can be significant. Management practices continue to evolve as research develops, new materials are used and practical experience is shared.
The update to the guide reflects:
• The increased use of rock in groyne construction
• Materials: more sustainable sources of timber and recycled materials
• Variation in maintenance activities, procedures and processes
• Future adaptive capacity and flexibility in design and placement
• The need to understand groyne performance, deterioration processes and remedial
treatments
• Learning from a programme of groyne replacement on the south coast.
Click here for a free download of 'Groynes in coastal engineering' (C793).
Why attend?
• Discover how the new guidance ensures a consistent approach to the
design and management of "narrow footprint" groynes.
• Learn good practice in the maintenance and repair of groynes by discussing
deterioration causes, practical inspection / monitoring and maintenance practices
and materials.
Who should attend?
• Local authorities
• Consultants
• Beach managers
• Coastal managers
When
Thursday 24 February 2022
11:00 - 12:30 GMT
Programme
11:00 Welcome, introduction and context
11:10 Background and overview of guide
Groyne field layouts and crest profiles
Jonathan Simm, Technical Director, HR Wallingford
11:30 Materials aspects, focussing on timber
John Williams, Principal Consultant, RSK
11:40 Structural design of groynes
Colin Toovey, Senior Engineering Consultant,
Project Manager & Regional Sales Lead, Royal Haskoning DHV
11:50 Construction of timber groynes
Tony Camilleri, Managing Director, Mackley
12:00 Maintenance of beaches and timber groynes
Roger Spencer, Engineering Services Manager, Arun District Council
12:10 Interactive discussion and Q&A
12:25 Closing remarks
Registration Fee
*Local Authorities and County Councils Free to attend
**CIRIA Members Free to attend
**Non-members £45 + VAT
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