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Adjustable porous groynes and method for shoreline reclamation

US5944443A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1998
Grant dateAug 31, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B3/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for shoreline reclamation which includes utilizing groyne structures including stanchions to which are mounted at least one porous screen and wherein the screen is vertically adjustable as material is deposited during the reclamation process.

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