Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program

Michele Capobianco; Huib J. de Vriend; Robert J. Nicholls; Marcel J.F. Stive

Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program

Michele Capobianco, Huib J. de Vriend, Robert J. Nicholls, Marcel J.F. Stive

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Abstract

At scales larger than those where processes are well understood (:2: years), it is difficult to set up traditional processbased models. However, there is a growing demand for predictions of shoreline behaviour at these longer timescales, particularly for beach nourishment. Therefore, we are developing a framework based on parametric (behaviour-oriented) modelling which may be applied to areas where limited observations are available. With the present paper we examine the application of our concepts to a real world case, viz. the beach response at Delray Beach, Florida, to nourishment over a 20 year period. The problems of dealing with profile data are considered. The simple diffusion-based model we utilize cannot reproduce non-uniform behaviour. However if beach volume above a reference contour is considered, the model works well and predicts the erosive losses between renourishments quite effectively. Further improvements and application of the model is considered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Coastal Dynamics '94
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 21-25, 1994
Editors	A. S.-Arcilla, Steve J.F. Marcel, Nicholas C. Kraus
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	American Society of Civil Engineers
Pages	391-401
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	0-7844-0043-1
Publication status	Published - 5 Dec 1994

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Capobianco, M., de Vriend, H. J., Nicholls, R. J., & Stive, M. J. F. (1994). Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program. In A. S.-Arcilla, S. J. F. Marcel, & N. C. Kraus (Eds.), Coastal Dynamics '94: Proceedings Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 21-25, 1994 (pp. 391-401). American Society of Civil Engineers.

Capobianco, Michele ; de Vriend, Huib J. ; Nicholls, Robert J. et al. / Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program. Coastal Dynamics '94: Proceedings Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 21-25, 1994. editor / A. S.-Arcilla ; Steve J.F. Marcel ; Nicholas C. Kraus. New York : American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994. pp. 391-401

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Capobianco, M, de Vriend, HJ, Nicholls, RJ & Stive, MJF 1994, Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program. in A S.-Arcilla, SJF Marcel & NC Kraus (eds), Coastal Dynamics '94: Proceedings Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 21-25, 1994. American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, pp. 391-401.

Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program. / Capobianco, Michele; de Vriend, Huib J.; Nicholls, Robert J. et al.
Coastal Dynamics '94: Proceedings Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 21-25, 1994. ed. / A. S.-Arcilla; Steve J.F. Marcel; Nicholas C. Kraus. New York: American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994. p. 391-401.

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Capobianco M, de Vriend HJ, Nicholls RJ, Stive MJF. Application of a parametric long term model concept to the Delray Beach nourishment program. In S.-Arcilla A, Marcel SJF, Kraus NC, editors, Coastal Dynamics '94: Proceedings Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 21-25, 1994. New York: American Society of Civil Engineers. 1994. p. 391-401