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Title: COMPLEX ENGINEERING DESIGN OF COASTAL PROTECTION
COMPLEX ENGINEERING DESIGN OF COASTAL PROTECTION

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Miroslav Todorov; Mihail Todorov
10.5593/sgem2024/1.1/s02.20
10.5593/sgem2024/1.1
1314-2704
978-619-7603-67-5
English
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•    Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE 
•    Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA
2.Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
In the face of an ever-evolving environment, a crucial challenge emerges concerning the dynamic interplay between the sea and the land. Amidst these complexities, a fundamental question arises: should human intervention seek to reshape the natural processes, or should it primarily focus on comprehensive understanding, aiming to maintain a semblance of equilibrium? These intricacies, along with several important technical considerations, underscore the imperative to safeguard coastal regions against the escalating impact of the sea. This study, in response to the urgent demands of the environment, examines a distinct section of the offshore expanse of the Black Sea, where the ceaseless advance of the sea erodes nearly 10 meters of land area annually.
The research embarks on a multidimensional exploration, encompassing an analysis of climatological data, meticulous observation of marine circulation patterns and litorial drift, geological investigations of the area, and a holistic assessment of potential scenarios—ranging from the optimistic to more conservative. Drawing on a robust foundation of studies conducted over the past quarter-century, coupled with insights obtained during the design process, the study establishes a projection extending to the 2100. Encompassing a coastal span of 11 kilometers, the quantitative parameters derived from these comprehensive studies lay the groundwork for the formulation of innovative solutions.
The project’s design blueprint encompasses intricate coastal protection systems, including the construction of peninsulas, remote defense mechanisms, and anti-abrasion structures within the intertidal beach zone. Tailored to the distinctive sediment dynamics of this specific coastal stretch, the project is uniquely oriented towards fostering conducive conditions for the accumulation of beach formations and, crucially, a substantial reduction in direct maritime incursions. Illuminated by sophisticated predictive models, which underpin the complex design choices, the forecasts suggest a promising trajectory for the coming decade—a trajectory marked by commendable progress and a considerable curtailment of the sea’s encroachment onto the land.
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