Section 3. MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS OF THE BEACH EROSION BOARD 

 MP 1-59 - Apr! I 1959 



Shore Erosion by Storm Waves by Joseph M. Caldwel I 



Information on the magnitude of shore erosion to be expected 

 from hurricane wave attacl< is given. A practical form of pro- 

 tection is a wide sand beach backed by a line of sand dunes. 



MP 2-59 - May 1959 



Behavior of Sand-Asphalt Groins at Ocean City, Maryland 

 by Robert A. Jachowski 



Limited use of sand-asphalt in coastal structures and meager 

 field data on performance prompted this report of groins built 

 at Ocean City. Behavior of the 43 groins demonstrates definite 

 limitations of effectiveness. Modification of design as to mix, 

 dimensions, and sequence of construction may reveal a different 

 behavior. 



MP 3-59 - September 1959 



Hurricane Surge Predictions for Chesapeake Bay 

 by Charles L. Bretschneider 



Results of investigations by the Beach Erosion Board are pre- 

 sented on design criteria for hurricane protection in the Chesapeake 

 Bay area. Methods of estimating surge elevations are discussed. 



MP 4-59 - November I 959 



Hurricane Surge Predictions for Delaware Bay and River 

 by Charles L. Bretschneider 



Estimates of maximum hurricane surge for purposes of design- 

 ing protective structures are presented. Data on past hurricanes 

 affecting the Delaware Bay area are considered. 



MP 1-62 - June 1962 



A General Reconnaissance of Coastal Dunes of California 

 by R. P. Zel ler 



The formation of sand dunes at many locations along the coast 

 is discussed. Wind-driven sand is deposited at an obstruction of 

 mineral matter or plant life on the beach, and as the sand accumu- 

 lates, the dune becomes partially or completely stabilized by plant 

 life growing on the surface. The initial supply of sand is from 

 streams, rivers, and eroding sea cliffs. Sand is also moved from 

 ocean deposits by wave action and transported along the coast by 

 I ittora I currents. 



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