Depth of Closure in Shore Protection Formulas

Depth of Closure for a characteristic time interval is the most landward depth seaward of which there is no significant change in bottom elevation. And is denoted by D_c. Depth of Closure is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Closure is always positive.

Formulas to find Depth of Closure in Shore Protection

fxDepth of Closure given Volume per unit Length of ShorelineGo

fxDepth of Closure given Volume of Sand per unit Length of ShorelineGo

Shore Protection formulas that make use of Depth of Closure

fxVolume per unit Length of Shoreline required to produce Beach WidthGo

fxDesign Berm Elevation given Volume per unit Length of ShorelineGo

fxVolume of Sand per unit Length of Shoreline placed before there is any Dry Beach after EquilibriumGo

List of variables in Shore Protection formulas

fx Volume per unit Length of Shoreline Go

fx Beach Width Go

fx Design Berm Elevation Go

fx Parameter for Fill Sands Go

fx Parameter for Native Sands Go

FAQ

What is the Depth of Closure?

Depth of Closure for a characteristic time interval is the most landward depth seaward of which there is no significant change in bottom elevation. Depth of Closure is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Closure is always positive.

Can the Depth of Closure be negative?

No, the Depth of Closure, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Depth of Closure?

Depth of Closure is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth of Closure can be measured.

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